Financial Accountant

CareerWise Recruitment

  • Galway
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionA Financial Accountant is required by CareerWise Recruitment for an industry leading laboratory solutions client for a fulltime role based in Galway.The Financial Accountant will lead the operational aspects of the company’s finance function. This role involves managing the financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing reports, and supporting the CFO with financial insights to guide decision-making.Role of this position
  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the finance team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations and general ledger management.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to gather necessary data, ensure compliance with internal processes and systems and completeness and accuracy of financial records.
  • Manage claims processes for funding to ensure that we adhere to procedural requirements and maximise funding opportunities for the business.
  • Process monthly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
  • Support the CFO in the preparation of group reports, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses.
  • Assist the CFO in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, working with department heads to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
  • Manage the financial modules in SAP, ensuring proper configuration and usage aligned with accounting standards and internal controls.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Proven experience (5+) in a financial accountant role in a commercial business.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and transaction processing.
  • Experience in using financial software and ERP systems, ideally SAP.
Please call Laura Gallagher today for further information on 087- 4526468 or email: lgallagher@careerwise.ieCareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

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