Senior Financial Accountant
- Kilkenny
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: KilkennyA leading international specialist construction company, is seeking a commercially focused Senior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a pivotal role with responsibility for the full accounting function and leadership of both direct and dotted-line reports.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, technically strong accountant to become a key member of the management team, working closely with senior leadership across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Senior Financial Accountant, you will:
- Prepare quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
- Ensure accurate external and internal reporting at both statutory and group levels, collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage intercompany transactions across multiple group entities.
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, corporation tax advisors, and foreign entity audits.
- Oversee monthly payroll for the company and review payroll managed by external providers for foreign subsidiaries.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, RCT/CIS, VIES, and payroll regulations across multiple jurisdictions (Ireland, UK, Netherlands).
- Work closely with the commercial team to process invoices for multiple construction contracts and track work-in-progress values for quarterly reporting.
- Lead accounts receivable management, ensuring clients pay within contractual terms.
- Be a trusted contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, insurance providers, employees, and compliance agencies.
- Supervise and mentor a trainee accountant.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 7+ years’ PQE in demanding finance roles.
- Background in public accounting desirable but not essential.
- Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, audit, and compliance.
- Proven ability to work independently, with excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with cloud-based accounting systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and jurisdictions.
- Play a central role in an internationally expanding business.
- Partner with senior management and make a real impact on the company’s financial strategy.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities in a growing, specialist construction group.