Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Kilkenny

A leading international specialist construction company, is seeking a commercially focused Senior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a pivotal role with responsibility for the full accounting function and leadership of both direct and dotted-line reports.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, technically strong accountant to become a key member of the management team, working closely with senior leadership across the business.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will:

• Prepare quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Ensure accurate external and internal reporting at both statutory and group levels, collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage intercompany transactions across multiple group entities.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, corporation tax advisors, and foreign entity audits.
• Oversee monthly payroll for the company and review payroll managed by external providers for foreign subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, RCT/CIS, VIES, and payroll regulations across multiple jurisdictions (Ireland, UK, Netherlands).
• Work closely with the commercial team to process invoices for multiple construction contracts and track work-in-progress values for quarterly reporting.
• Lead accounts receivable management, ensuring clients pay within contractual terms.
• Be a trusted contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, insurance providers, employees, and compliance agencies.
• Supervise and mentor a trainee accountant.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced finance professional who can thrive in a fast-paced international environment.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 7+ years’ PQE in demanding finance roles.
• Background in public accounting desirable but not essential.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, audit, and compliance.
• Proven ability to work independently, with excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with cloud-based accounting systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and jurisdictions.

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in an internationally expanding business.
• Partner with senior management and make a real impact on the company’s financial strategy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities in a growing, specialist construction group.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Senior Financial Accountant position and similar opportunities contact: Rebecca 056-7786631 / 083 3739075 or Rebecca@optimizerecruitment.ie

Rebecca 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-14300

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