Introduction:
An excellent opportunity has become available for full time, permanent Accountant to join a high growth, progressive market leader group in the design, manufacture and construction of controlled environments for Electric Vehicle Battery manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will work with the management team to maintain the finance strategy in alignment with the overall company policy, to manage the finance function to deliver financial results, to drive the development of, and adherence to internal controls to maximise the financial performance of the company and minimise risk exposure. The role reports directly to the Group Financial Accounting Manager and the Managing Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Preparation of the management and year end accounts in conjunction with Junior or Trainee Accountant
- Preparation of reporting packs to be issued to the board
- Review of and ensure the integrity of the company’s accounting system and advise Administration Manager/Bookkeepers regarding the correct treatment of accounting transactions
- Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures, including process improvement across the operations to ensure the integrity of the financial systems
- Working capital management – weekly cashflows
- Work closely with the surveying department and Project Managers to ensure:
- Valuations and invoices for work completed are performed promptly and in accordance with company policy and the governing contract
- Valuations are certified by client and external QS and Engineering Consultants within contractual time periods and promptly notified
- Payment of the certified amounts are made promptly and within established credit terms
- Follow up and progress outstanding invoices and valuations both internally and externally
- Review financial and operational information and make practical business recommendations
- Represent the company to external partners and be a financial contact for the company in dealing with auditors, taxation, and government agencies
- Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic Initiatives, operating model and operational execution
- Implement cost control policies and procedures
- Get involved in special projects as needed
- Participate in discussions and negotiations around capital expenditure projects
- Analysis and interpretation of financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance
- Review of and ensure the integrity of the company’s accounting system and advise Administration Manager/Bookkeepers regarding the correct treatment of accounting transactions
- Develop chart of accounts to maximise the company’s financial reporting
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of quarterly management accounts
- Have an understanding of compliance regarding VAT, CIS (RCT in Ireland), payroll and accounting standards for the following jurisdictions at a minimum: United Kingdom, with Ireland the United States and other markets being preferable
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
- 5+ Years’ PQE in a related financial role.
- Experience having worked across various jurisdictions simultaneously, preferable jurisdictions to include United Kingdom, Ireland, and United States.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Adept working with other professionals inside and outside the organisation and representing the company externally.
- Results focused and capable of self-management and working independently to resolve issues and identify solutions.
If interested, please send a Cover Letter and your CV to Padraic Treacy at:
Alternatively, apply below:
