Senior Accountant

Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
Salary: €70,000–€75,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Annual Leave: 20 Days

Onsite only

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Accountant to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Bray. This is a hands-on role offering responsibility across the full finance function, supporting both the Irish and UK operations. You will work closely with senior management, providing accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and driving continuous process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in the ongoing success of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and commentary to support business decision-making.
• Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and monitor cash position.
• Complete monthly balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare and submit VAT, VIES, Intrastat and PAYE returns for multiple entities.
• Oversee fixed asset registers, accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies and reporting processes.
• Support and mentor the finance team, providing guidance where required.
• Work closely with senior management on financial analysis and strategic projects.
• Assist with insurance renewals and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial accounting role.
• Strong experience preparing full management accounts.
• Excellent knowledge of month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience with VAT, VIES, Intrastat and PAYE returns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English with a valid Irish work visa.

For You

• Salary of €70,000–€75,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• A varied role with genuine autonomy and influence across the finance function.
• Career development opportunities within an expanding business.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Tracey Kinsella or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 485 3060.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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