Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Financial Accountant Monaghan (6 month contract) Salary Negotiable Reporting to and working with the Divisional Financial Controller, the main objective is to provide critical support to the Divisional Financial Controller in providing timely financial information for the Ireland & UK division to satisfy the increasing demands from finance providers and other stakeholders. The Financial Accountant will be flexible and will work within the team to support all areas. The Role: Balance Sheet and P&L account reconciliations on a monthly basis Bringing and keeping the bank reconciliations up to date To review the balance sheet in depth and do any needed corrective actions Assist the DFC in preparing a monthly reconciliation between financial and management accounts in conjunction with the management accounting team Help in the collation of information for grants Review and update the relevant asset registers Review all Intercompany balances and ensure that all balances net to zero Monthly journal postings Review the point of entry data and liaise with other departments to ensure that it is correct Support the team with the preparation of Financial Statements and Notes and participate in the external audit process Develop standard templates to improve department efficiencies such as journal postings, bank recs etc Experience and Qualifications: Qualified Accountant ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA Minimum 3 years PQE with well-developed financial accounting skills Excellent financial acumen and commercial awareness Experience of using ERP Systems to their full potential and functionality Excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential, with Word and PowerPoint knowledge Competencies: Competent in the use of technology with excellent IT skills, Excel and Word are essential Ability to display high levels of numeracy and literacy ability Organisational skills having the ability to manage conflicting priorities Enthusiastic and flexible team player with high expectations of self and others Able to work under pressure, on own initiative and constantly seek to improve You will proactively strive to enhance existing processes to add value and will adapt quickly and positively to change For more information regarding the Financial Accountant role, please call Karen Nicholson at NI Resourcing on , or send your CV through the APPLY NOW link Skills: Financial Accounting CIMA Accounting management Year End Close Monthly Accounting P&L Balance Sheet