Accountant (Temporary Contract)

1127554
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Galway
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Financial And Management Accounting
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    €45,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

Qualified Accountant | Galway | Hybrid | 2-month temporary contract with leading IT organisation.

Your new company
You will join a dynamic IT organisation. Working closely with a highly experienced Senior Finance Team, you will gain valuable exposure across a broad range of finance activities within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Your new role
This is a full time, temporary contract of approximately 2 months in duration. The role offers hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH) weekly.

Your main duties will include:
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and Balance Sheet reconciliations to monthly deadlines.
  • Preparing & reviewing monthly prepayments, accruals, deferred Income and fixed asset calculations for journal posting.
  • Reconciliation of all Tax Control Accounts
  • Consolidation - maintain key intercompany controls and manage the relationships & transactions between all group companies.
  • Assisting members of the accounts team working on accounts payable and receivables to ensure they are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Preparation of a range of other financial reports to assist management and other teams in decision making and understanding performance
  • Assisting in the annual audit process for all group companies
  • Revenue Compliance, VIES, Intrastat and RCT Returns.
  • VAT return preparation and filing
  • Continuous Improvement - Whether it is improving our internal controls, documenting new finance processes, supporting new systems implementation, you are at the forefront of positive change across our Finance team

What you'll need to succeed

  • ACCA/ACA Qualification or equivelant
  • 3+ years post qualification experience:
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively as part of a team
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong ability in maths and logic
  • Concrete thinking with ability to understand abstract concepts
  • Adaptive with ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Proactive mind-set with ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Experience of working with MS Office
  • Experience of working with large accounting packages such as SAP, Oracle, or Sage Line 500 is desirable, not essential.

What you'll get in return
You will join a dynamic and growing organisation where your contribution will have real impact. In return, you will benefit from

  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a growing organisation
  • Opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced senior finance team

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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