Senior Accountant

My client, based in Clonmel, is seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant who is eager to grow within a manufacturing environment and engage at a senior level across multiple factory locations. Competitive salary and benefits package for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Compile and analyse weekly production reports, including variance analysis for management insights.
• Assess and compare standard costing versus actual costings for all products.
• Manage intercompany recharges, including communication, posting, and reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Prepare and submit all regulatory, tax, and statistical returns within required deadlines.
• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Oversee stock control and reconciliations across multiple stock locations.
• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the stock management system and IT system developments.
• Liaise with external auditors as required.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure financial alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment at all times.
• Continuously review, improve, and automate standardized finance processes.
• Support in the preparation of grants and R&D tax credit claims.
• Lead and develop the AR/AP team, ensuring performance management and professional development.
• Act as the escalation point for more complex AP/AR issues.
• Contribute to finance team initiatives and handle ad hoc reporting as needed.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualified accountant with 1-2 years of industry experience in a similar role.
• Proven leadership skills to oversee and develop the accounting administration team.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Excel; knowledge of Insight is an advantage.
• Strong interest in the manufacturing sector with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and over the phone, with the ability to engage directly with Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented when handling financial data.
• Ambitious and professional, with the ability to lead by example.
• A positive influencer who fosters a collaborative and motivating work environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on new challenges.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.