Financial Accountant

About CluneTech

CluneTech is a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 11 consecutive years, a “Best Workplace for Women” for the past 5 years and most recently, we were delighted to be recognised as a “Best Workplace in Tech” for the past 4 years.

Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily basis. We have over 1,200 employees globally and are currently looking for the newest member of our team.

Role Purpose

Reporting to Financial Controller - Group Office location: Kilkenny, this is a hybrid role.

The Financial Accountant will support the Group Finance function across a portfolio of companies, gaining hands‑on experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and month‑end processes. The role is designed for a candidate with some prior experience in a finance team who is looking to develop toward a fully qualified Financial Accountant role within a multi‑entity, fast‑growing group.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple group entities.
• Support month‑end close activities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences in a timely manner.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and postings across the Group.

Transactional & Operational Support

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice posting, supplier queries, and customer balances.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash postings.
• Help maintain accurate fixed asset registers and post depreciation journals.

Statutory, Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist in the preparation of year‑end statutory accounts and audit schedules.
• Support external auditors with information requests during year‑end and interim audits.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory filings, under supervision.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in line with Group policies and internal controls.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Work with finance systems (e.g. ERP, AP automation, reporting tools) to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, documentation, and controls.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of finance procedures and working papers.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Part‑qualified or working toward a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or committed to commencing professional studies.
• Some prior experience in a finance team, such as trainee, finance assistant, accounts assistant, or intern role.
• Basic understanding of double‑entry accounting and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with numerical data.

Desirable

• Experience working in a multi‑entity or group structure.
• Exposure to month‑end close or audit processes.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems (e.g. SAP Business One or similar).
• Interest in learning about statutory reporting, tax, and compliance in an international group environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage tasks to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior finance team members.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the finance function.
• Professional, discreet, and capable of handling confidential financial information.

Development & Career Progression

This role offers a structured development path within Group Finance, with exposure to multiple entities, audits, statutory reporting, and financial controls. Subject to performance, the role is expected to progress toward Assistant Financial Accountant / Financial Accountant level as professional exams are completed.

Benefits

Recognised as a both a Great Place to Work and Deloitte Best Managed Company, we believe that recognition goes much deeper than just financial rewards. Therefore, in addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an exclusive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pension
• Flexible Working Policy with a combination of remote and office working and a flexible approach to working hours
• Competitive annual leave and a number of other leaves including IVF, compassion, marriage, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee-led CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, with one paid Volunteer Day per year
• Death in Service Benefit
• Milestone Recognition Programme
• Professional & Personal Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, CluneTech Life

CluneTech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.