Senior Group Accountant– Wicklow, Dublin

I am partnering with a growing international distribution business looking to hire a Senior Qualified Accountant for their finance team.

This a newly created role due to a recent company acquisition and will suit someone with 3 to 5 years’ PQE who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment and wants to build out their experience in a scaling business.

The role will involve strong exposure to month‑end, management reporting, budgeting, and multi‑currency accounting across a group environment. You’ll be involved in everything from balance sheet recs and FX revaluations to audit support and VAT across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities Corporate Reporting and Month-End

Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs

Assist with corporate and group reporting, including reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis

Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

Post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and foreign exchange revaluations

Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis of budget versus actual performance

Monitor and analyse company margins, supporting management reporting, budgeting, and commercial decision‑making.

Statutory Reporting and Audit Support

Assist with the preparation of Irish statutory financial statements

Prepare audit files and supporting schedules

Respond to auditor queries and assist during audit fieldwork

Work within ERP systems, including Sage 200 and JD Edwards to maintain accurate financial records

Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations

Assist with distribution‑related accounting, including inventory and cost of sales

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure data integrity across systems

Support stock control activities, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring inventory records are accurate and aligned with business requirements.

Multi‑Currency and VAT

Account for multi‑currency transactions and month‑end FX revaluations

Support VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Ireland, United Kingdom and EU VAT

Assist with VAT reconciliations and maintenance of supporting documentation

Qualifications&Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Minimum of 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience

Understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting fundamentals

Experience in a distribution, trading or FMCG business

Exposure to multi‑entity or group environments

Experience using ERP systems, particularly Sage 200 and/or JD Edwards

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Ability to work to deadlines, particularly in a month‑end environment

Well organised with good time‑management skills

Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse financial data

Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

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