Finance Manager, Bray

Safegard Systems, based in Bray, Ireland, part of the Swegon Group, specializes in fire dampers, smoke dampers and damper control&monitoring systems. We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations, provide forecasting and budgeting support, and report on sales and orders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly management accounts and accounts preparation

Balance sheet preparation and regular reviews

Manage Accounts reconciliations

Perform or review manual Journal Entries, as required

Fixed Assets

Support CAPEX requests&approval

Personnel management of Admin Controller

Tax Compliance: Bi-monthly Irish VAT Returns - Quarterly UK VAT Returns

Take lead on external audit, liaising with external auditors

Liaise with local accounting firm to prepare statutory accounts and taxation filings

Support local Managers with the review and disposal of obsolete stock

Proactively managing workload to ensure all deadlines are met within month‑end timetable

Supporting fellow team members in the day to day running of the Finance department

Monthly payroll and salary payments

Review and authorisation of AP payment runs

Expense and credit card review

Qualifications Essential

GCSE or equivalent

AAT or CIMA/ACCA Studier

Desirable

A finance or accounting degree would be an advantage

Experience Essential

5+ years experience in a similar role.

Competent Excel User (Vlookups and Sumifs)

Desirable

Experience of ERP Systems

Experience within a manufacturing environment

We Offer We offer exciting challenges in a global environment, development opportunities, a flexible culture that supports work‑life balance, and a commitment to personal qualities, diversity, and gender equality.

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