Senior Group Financial Accountant (plc)

Our client, a leading plc headquartered in Ireland, is looking for a Big 4 trained qualified accountant, with 1-4 years' PQE to join the Group Finance team. This role will provide the successful person with strong visibility across the finance function. THE ROLE: Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Director, your main duties and responsibilities will include: Play a key role in the preparation and presentation of the Group's annual report; Manage the monthly and quarterly reporting consolidation close process to tight reporting timelines; Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the relevant reporting framework for holding companies, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely completion; Assist in providing accounting guidance to wider group finance teams on key accounting issues impacting the business; Develop close working relationships with both corporate functions and business units to help in identifying accounting issues arising from new transactions or activities; Work closely with various internal teams to ensure timely and accuracy of reporting; Support development of key information for senior management; Ensure compliance with SOX for all group finance. ABOUT THE PERSON: Big 4 trained qualified accountant with 1-4 years' post-qualification experience; Consolidation experience would be a strong advantage; Good knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP; Ability to act on initiative, multi-task and problem solve within tight reporting deadlines; Very high attention to detail and accuracy; Highly motivated, team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships across finance and in the wider business. Working across all business types, but exclusively within the accounting, finance & tax community, Barden exists to share bespoke advice, guidance and support to professionals along each step of their career journey.