Are you an experienced finance professional seeking your next challenge in a trusted and well-established organisation? We’re working with a respected client based in Kildare who is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team on an 18-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you’ll take ownership of core financial operations — from management accounts and month-end close to VAT compliance and financial reporting. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll bring clarity to financial performance and play an active role in supporting decision-making across the business.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable managing the day-to-day demands of a busy finance function, while also contributing to process improvements and longer-term planning.
If you enjoy autonomy, take pride in accurate reporting, and thrive in a role that requires both technical know-how and commercial awareness — we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring insight and clarity for decision-making
• Manage full month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors as required
• Support process improvements within the finance team to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant
• Strong technical skills in management accounts, month-end close, VAT, and financial reporting
• Proficient with accounting software and MS Excel
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred

Contract Details:

• Location: County Kildare
• Duration: 18 months (fixed-term contract)
• Competitive daily rate (commensurate with experience)

For more information you can contact Niamh Flynnon 045 881 888 or email niamh@clark.ie

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• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring insight and clarity for decision-making
• Manage full month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors as required
• Support process improvements within the finance team to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial control