Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
CREGG are seeking an ambitious and motivated Financial Accountant to join our client’s Finance team based in Shannon, Co. Clare. This is a full-time position on a 9–12 month FTC, offering a hybrid working model. The Financial Accountant will support the Head of Finance and wider finance team across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement within a dynamic and growing aviation finance business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including Debtors, Creditors, and Payroll.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations accurately and within reporting deadlines.
• Support the monthly financial close across multiple statutory entities, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of strategic financial plans.
• Prepare monthly P&L and cash flow forecasts with supporting commentary.
• Support the planning and coordination of the year-end audit process.
• Develop financial dashboards and prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
• Contribute to process reviews, system optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal and external accounting service providers where required.
• Participate in internal and external audits and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Support the preparation of monthly reporting packs, ensuring consistency across multiple entities and maintaining detailed supporting documentation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Previous experience in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve financial processes and efficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with finance and budgeting systems within a growing organisation.
• Previous aviation sector experience, or a strong interest in developing a career within the aviation industry, would be highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

 
For more information, please contact Gary ([email protected]) with your CV.
 
Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.
 
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