Your new company

The company has over 70 employees and established for more than 25 years with its main base in East Cork. There is a group of companies all aligned to the same industry sector with varying levels of support from within the Group. The company has a long-serving work-force and has a reputation as a good employer.

Your new role

The Finance Function is currently being supported by an internal on-site part qualified finance team, with the financial and management accounts being produced by an external accounting Firm. We want to bring the finance function fully in-house and that’s why this position is immediately available.

We want you to put your own footprint on this and develop a finance structure that is fit for purpose.

Financial Reporting :

• Prepare financial and management accounts.
• Handle Closings: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Balance Sheets and Profit/Loss Statements: Maintain and analyse these critical documents.

Financial Record Keeping :

• Tracking Payments: Monitor payments to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reconciling Bank Statements: Ensure that bank statements match the company’s records.
• Processing Tax Payments and Returns: Handle tax payments and prepare accurate tax returns.

Budgeting and Forecasting :

• Produce Weekly Cashflow Statements.
• Prepare Forecasts and work with management to create financial plans.
• Monitor expenditure and keep a close eye on spending to ensure adherence to budgets.

Auditing and Compliance :

• Take ownership of the Audit and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure we comply with accounting standards.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant rules and guidelines.

Team Management :

• Manage and guide the existing finance team.
• Cross-train team members

What you'll need to succeed

• You must be a qualified accountant with experience in an SME or coming directly from practice.
• A strong communicator who can work with and get engagement from varying departments.
• A knowledge of Excel and Computerised systems such as SAGE is important.

What you'll get in return

A salary of up to €60,000 is on offer to join a company that will ensure you are well rewarded and promoted accordingly.

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 reach out to Vincent Murray now.