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Senior Qualified Accountant (16-Month Contract)

Posted on 12 August 25 by Eoin Carey

  • North County Kilkenny
  • £ - £
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Senior Qualified Accountant 

16-Month Contract | Start: October 2025 – Early 2027
Location: North County Kilkenny / Laois / Tipperary
Industry: Modular Building Manufacturing

Our client is a leading manufacturer and installer of modular buildings, delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across a range of sectors. As they continue to expand, they’re seeking a Senior Qualified Accountant to lead a small finance team (3 people) through a critical growth phase.


About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance. This is a hands-on leadership role with real impact.


Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial statements; deliver insights to senior management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting; build financial models; monitor performance
  • Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain robust controls; ensure regulatory compliance; support audits
  • Cash Management: Optimise cash flow and liquidity; manage banking relationships
  • Financial Analysis: Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; support strategic decisions
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Process Improvement: Drive automation and system upgrades; stay ahead of financial tech trends

What You’ll Bring

  • ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proven experience in financial leadership roles
  • Tech-savvy mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation

Why Join?

  • Excellent structures and systems already in place
  • Work with a forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
  • Lead meaningful financial initiatives
  • Collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team
  • Enjoy a flexible location across Kilkenny, Laois, or Tipperary

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Senior Qualified Accountant (16-Month Contract) position and similar opportunities contact: Eoin 056-7786631 / 087 0505417 or Eoin@optimizerecruitment.ie

Eoin is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13262

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Job Information

Rate / Salary

£ - £

Sector

Accountancy

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Negotiable

Our Reference

OR-13262

Job Location