Financial Accountant

The Role

Due to current and planned business growth within Designer Group Electrical Contractors Limited in Ireland, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our successful team. 

About Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:

Safe

Trust

Respect

Challenge

Deliver

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the primary role is to support the Financial Controller in ensuring that all deadlines are met and that the team is supporting the business as efficiently as possible.

*        Input financial information into the group consolidation package to support the preparation of management packs.

*        Monthly general ledger postings.

*        Responsible for reviewing all bank reconciliations.

*        Monthly supplier reconciliation reviews.

*        Monthly group intercompany reconciliations.

*        Manage lease and fixed asset register.

*        Monthly balance sheet workings and review.

*        Monthly overheads review & reporting.

*        Review monthly and annual PAYE and RCT Tax returns.

*        Prepare & file VAT returns & other overseas tax returns.

*        Responsible for CSO returns.

*        Cover for payroll & expenses management.

*        Cover for payroll cost allocations using the Time Management System.

*        Assist the Financial Controller with the month-end report process to ensure strict deadlines are met.

*        Assist the preparation of monthly/quarterly group reporting packs.

*        Support with the preparation of the annual audit file.

*        Supporting various projects to improve business performance.

Requirements 

*        Qualified accountant

*        Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

*        Self-motivated, dedicated to getting the job done.

*        Good solid ledger experiences up to Trial Balance level.

*        Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

*        Experience with Payroll is preferred but not essential.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.