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GL Accountant

Job description

Job Title: GL Accountant  
Reports To: Finance Manager 
Location: Dunshaughlin 
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time  
Annual Salary: €55k per annum (starting)
About the Role:  
  • We are seeking a recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) to join our growing finance team as a General Ledger (GL) Accountant.
  • This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take ownership of month-end accounting, reporting, and control processes in a dynamic and fast-paced business.
  • The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial records, supporting accurate and timely reporting, and contributing to continuous process improvement across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:  
Month-End Close & Reporting
  • Prepare and post monthly journals (accruals, prepayments, payroll, depreciation, etc.)
  • Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances promptly
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Support consolidation and intercompany reconciliations
  • Review and analyse P&L movements to ensure accuracy and completeness
Financial Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure accounting records are maintained in compliance with FRS 102 / IFRS and company policies
  • Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
  • Maintain internal controls and contribute to improving finance processes
Other Duties
  • Support budget and forecast processes as required
  • Assist with process automation and system improvements
  • Work collaboratively with AP, AR, and FP&A teams to ensure consistency of data
  • Involvement with Mergers & Acquisitions & Group Structures
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support business decisions
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
  • Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
  • Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and proactive approach
  • Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally
Desirable
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct or similar)
  • Exposure to group reporting and intercompany accounting
  • Experience in a multi-entity or international environment
What We Offer:  
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.  
  • Exposure to strategic business initiatives and growth opportunities.  
  • Clear pathways for career development and progression.  
  • Competitive salary.
If you’re looking for a role that offers challenge, growth, and the chance to shape the future of a fast-growing business, we’d love to hear from you.