Financial Accountant, Cork

Barden are delighted to be working with a well‑established and hugely successful Irish business who are looking for a strong Financial Accountant their financial reporting team.

You’ll provide hands‑on accounting support across fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS data preparation.

This role will report to a high‑calibre Finance Manager and the candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities as the business transitions to IFRS. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain exposure working on a key project for the business.

What You’ll Be Doing Fixed Assets&Capital Accounting

Maintain and manage the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation)

Support monthly and year‑end reconciliations across multiple entities

Assist with capitalisation reviews and audit documentation

Prepare fixed asset data for IFRS reporting and restatement

Balance Sheet&Reconciliations

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines

Investigate and resolve reconciling items

Maintain clear audit trails and supporting documentation

Support quarter‑end and year‑end close processes

IFRS Transition Support

Assist with data collection, validation, and reporting for IFRS transition

Prepare schedules and reconciliations for IFRS restatements

Deliver structured, high‑quality data to support technical analysis

Document assumptions, data sources, and methodologies

Audit&Controls

Support responses to audit queries with clear analysis and documentation

General Finance Support

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Provide ad‑hoc analysis and reporting to the Financial Control team

What We’re Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role

Strong understanding of financial accounting principles

Experience with balance sheet reconciliations

Excellent attention to detail and organisation

Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets

Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a technical environment

Experience in fixed asset accounting (multi‑entity environments beneficial)

Exposure to audit or year‑end close processes

Awareness of IFRS (training can be provided)

Background in large organisations, shared services, or professional services

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