Job Description

Project Accountant – 6-Month Contract

North Wicklow- Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Contract: 6 Months

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment is delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Project Accountant to join their Finance team on an initial six-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working on finance transformation, systems, process improvement and financial controls. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of a number of key Finance initiatives and work closely with Finance and wider business stakeholders to deliver practical, sustainable improvements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a hands-on project environment, identifying opportunities for improvement and taking projects from initial review through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

The role will have a broad project remit, including:

• Finance Processes: Review and improve existing Finance processes to increase efficiency, consistency and control.

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
• Support the standardisation and optimisation of Finance processes across the business.

• Finance Systems & Implementation: Support the implementation and optimisation of Finance systems and ERP solutions.

• Assist with process design, testing, implementation and user support.
• Work with Finance and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.

• Policies, Procedures & SOPs: Review, develop and implement Finance policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure processes are clearly documented and consistently applied.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance and improve operational consistency.
• Financial Controls & Governance: Support the review and enhancement of financial controls and approval processes.

• Identify control gaps and implement appropriate improvements.
• Contribute to strengthening Finance governance frameworks.
• Tax & Compliance: Support projects relating to VAT, indirect tax and wider financial compliance.

• Assist with ensuring appropriate processes and controls are in place across the Group, including where multiple jurisdictions are involved.
• Business Change: Support the Finance function through new business initiatives, organisational changes and the establishment of new entities.

• Ensure appropriate accounting processes, systems and financial controls are established as the business evolves.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Ideally 3–5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience within a Group Finance, financial control, finance transformation or similar environment.
• Proven experience in finance systems implementation, process improvement or finance transformation.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Experience with VAT and/or indirect tax, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, policies and process documentation.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems/ERPs.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects and working with multiple stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is pragmatic, hands-on and solutions-focused. You will enjoy working in an environment where you can make a tangible difference, improve how Finance operates and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver change.

This role would particularly suit a qualified accountant who has moved beyond traditional financial reporting and control and is looking to utilise their experience across finance transformation, systems, process improvement and business change.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact:

Michelle Fleming
📞 056‑7786631 / 0830163996
📧 Michelle@optimizerecruitment.ie

Please submit your CV in confidence via the link provided.
All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality — your CV will never be shared without your prior approval.

Job Ref: OR‑14883
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