Job Overview.

Experience: 5-7 YearsSector: Financial Accounting

I am partnering with a growing international distribution business looking to hire a Senior Qualified Accountant for their finance team.

This a newly created role due to a recent company acquisition and will suit someone with 3 to 5 years’ PQE who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and wants to build out their experience in a scaling business.

The role will involve strong exposure to month-end, management reporting, budgeting, and multi-currency accounting across a group environment. You’ll be involved in everything from balance sheet recs and FX revaluations to audit support and VAT across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

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
Work within ERP systems, including Sage 200 and JD Edwards to maintain accurate financial records
Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Assist with distribution-related accounting, including inventory and cost of sales
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure data integrity across systems
Support stock control activities, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring inventory records are accurate and aligned with business requirements.

Multi-Currency and VAT

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

Qualifications & Experience:

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, trading or FMCG business
Exposure to multi-entity or group environments
Experience using ERP systems, particularly Sage 200 and/or JD Edwards
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
Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse financial data
Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team