Staff Accountant Senior jobs in Cobh, County Cork

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant to join the Finance team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential to transition to a permanent role.

Reports To: Finance Manager

Contract: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a view to a permanent appointment

Employment Type: Full-time

Based Little Island, Cork

On-Site Role

About the Role

The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, management reporting, finance operations and process improvement. The successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience in supporting an accounting package upgrade, including implementation, testing, data validation and system integrations.

There may be a potential progression to permanent position following the initial contract, subject to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Finance System Upgrade and Process Improvement

• Provide hands-on support for the upgrade and implementation of the company’s accounting package.
• Assist with data cleansing, data migration, validation, reconciliation and user acceptance testing.
• Support the design, testing and implementation of integrations between the finance system and other business systems.
• Document existing and future-state finance processes, controls and procedures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners to track issues and support delivery of project milestones.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support end-user training, system documentation and post-implementation activities.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and related reporting schedules.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal preparation and posting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support compliance with internal financial controls.

General Finance Support

• Support continuous-improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Provide cover and support across wider finance team including accounts payable, receivable & payroll
• Provide financial information and assistance to colleagues across the business.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required.
• Promote accuracy, accountability and a strong control environment within the finance team.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership and externalimplementation specialists

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant or Newly Qualified Accountant, with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations and the preparation of financial reports.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Ability to work accurately, manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines.

Advantageous

• Previous experience supporting an accounting or ERP system upgrade, implementation or migration.
• Experience using Sage Intacct and Zoho CRM.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Clear communication and effective stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative finance team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing project environment.

Work Location: In person