OVERVIEW

Our client a leading corporate banking entity are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to work within their small finance team. This role will offer the successful candidate unrivalled exposure within a corporate banking environment while getting hands on experience dealing with large corporate lending and bond transactions.
This role will suit someone who has been working in an office environment for several years with exposure to accounting. The successful person does not need to be a qualified accountant or looking to do their exams.
This is a varied role with excellent international exposure and a wide remit of responsibility. Excellent culture and work life balance

REQUIREMENTS

• This role will suit someone who has been working in an office environment for several years with exposure to accounting and general business accounts. The successful person does not need to be a qualified accountant or looking to do their exams.
• Strong excel skills
• Familiarity with book keeping

• Prepare monthly management accounts including all backup schedules and ensure that all reports are submitted to management
• Ensure the in house accounting system is maintained and updated daily and reconciled monthly with differences reported to Head Office for amendment.
• Prepare business activity analysis reports pack each month and any other various reports thereafter required by management.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts as requested by management.
• Ensure all cheque and direct debit payments are made accurately and on time.
• Prepare and submit CSO report on time each quarter.
• Maintain record of VAT payments and reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely submission of bimonthly returns.
• Maintain Euro cash level ensuring current account has sufficient funds and all surplus funds are placed on deposit.
• Assist in the preparation of the Irish Statutory Accounts and liaise with the company’s auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of Corporation Tax returns and submission to the Revenue.
• Monitor all maintenance contracts including review and prepare proposal for renewal e.g. office insurance, cleaning, computer maintenance etc.
• Maintain Fixed Asset register including proposal for purchases and disposals.
• Maintain and control monthly expenses including comparison with budget and assist in preparation of annual expense budget.
• Prepare monthly file for submission to the CCR (Central Credit Register).
• Maintenance/Backup of all computer data.