Barden are delighted to be working with a well-established and hugely successful Irish business who are looking for a strong Financial Accountant their financial reporting team.
You’ll provide hands-on accounting support across fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS data preparation.
This role will report to a high-calibre Finance Manager and the candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities as the business transitions to IFRS. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain exposure working on a key project for the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, depreciation)
- Support monthly and year-end reconciliations across multiple entities
- Assist with capitalisation reviews and audit documentation
- Prepare fixed asset data for IFRS reporting and restatement
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with deadlines
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items
- Maintain clear audit trails and supporting documentation
- Support quarter-end and year-end close processes
IFRS Transition Support
- Assist with data collection, validation, and reporting for IFRS transition
- Prepare schedules and reconciliations for IFRS restatements
- Deliver structured, high-quality data to support technical analysis
- Document assumptions, data sources, and methodologies
Audit & Controls
- Support responses to audit queries with clear analysis and documentation
- Help maintain a strong financial control environment
General Finance Support
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to the Financial Control team
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a technical environment
Desirable
- Experience in fixed asset accounting (multi-entity environments beneficial)
- Exposure to audit or year-end close processes
- Awareness of IFRS (training can be provided)
- Background in large organisations, shared services, or professional services