Group Financial Accountant

About

Robert Walters are growing with a rapidly expanding multinational to hire a newly created Group Financial Accountant. This role is based in Wicklow and offers hybrid working of three days in the office. Excellent package in the €75,000 - €80,000 range DOE plus excellent benefits.

This company is a growing international distribution company operating across multiple markets, currencies, and VAT jurisdictions. The company supports a diverse customer base and works closely with group entities and supply partners globally. The finance function plays a key role in supporting business decision-making, maintaining strong financial controls, and delivering timely and accurate reporting in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant

Corporate Reporting and Month-End

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Assist with corporate and group reporting, including reconciliations, journals, and variance analysis
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and foreign exchange revaluations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis of budget versus actual performance
• Monitor and analyse company margins, supporting management reporting, budgeting, and commercial decision‑making.

Statutory Reporting and Audit Support

• Assist with the preparation of Irish statutory financial statements
• Prepare audit files and supporting schedules
• Respond to auditor queries and assist during audit fieldwork
• Account for multi-currency transactions and month-end FX revaluations
• Support VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Ireland, United Kingdom and EU VAT
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and maintenance of supporting documentation

Key requirements of the Group Financial Accountant

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3-5 years' post‑qualification experience
• Understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting fundamentals
• Experience in a distribution FMCG is essential
• Exposure to multi-entity or group environments
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines, particularly in a month-end environment
• Well-organised with good time-management skills

Desired Skills and Experience

Group Accountant, Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting