Job Description

Accounts Manager
Dublin 15
Full Time- Hybrid Working

Optimize Recruitment is delighted to be working with a growing and established company operating within the renewable energy sector, who are now seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the company’s Partners and wider management team.

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a confidential small-office environment.

The Role

As Accounts Manager, you will have responsibility for the company's day-to-day accounting and financial administration, including management reporting, VAT and Revenue compliance, payroll, credit control and year-end procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly management accounts, month-end reports and financial reports.
• Implement and maintain effective credit control procedures.
• Prepare and submit VAT, CIS, RCT and Intrastat returns.
• Manage all year-end accounting procedures through to the preparation of company financial accounts.
• Liaise with the company’s external accountants and auditors as required.
• Prepare and process all outgoing invoices and manage all matters relating to VAT.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Process monthly payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage the company’s payroll administration, including monthly salaries and year-end payroll requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using SAGE or a similar accounting package.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Revenue requirements relating to VAT, PAYE and RCT.
• Work closely with the Partners on all financial matters.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

About You

The successful candidate will have:
• A relevant accounting / Finance qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant practical accounting experience.
• Strong IT skills, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of SAGE or a similar accounting system.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Revenue requirements, particularly in relation to VAT, PAYE and RCT.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively with senior management and external professional advisors.
Desirable
• Previous experience working with contracts across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Experience within the construction, contracting, renewable energy, solar or related sectors.

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‑14891
www.optimizerecruitment.ie