Financial Accountant

Forvis Mazars, the smart choice

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 800 staff based in Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 50,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients.

Why join us

Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives.

The Position

Mazars Financial Accounting and Outsourcing Services Division provides accounting reporting and compliance services to clients in various sectors including manufacturing, distribution, retail, financial services, professional services and public sector. We provide businesses with a cost-effective full finance function, as well as ensuring compliance with all reporting and tax regulations.

Our outsourcing clients range from the largest global companies to emerging businesses who are establishing operations in Ireland as well as indigenous SME businesses. and public sector organisations.

The day to day:

• Preparation of statutory financial statements and management accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT, VIES and Intrastat return
• Staff training and supervision
• Liaising with clients and attendance at client meetings
• Liaising with Revenue Commissioners
• Responsible for review of book-keeping and related files including all balance sheet reconciliations
• Review of monthly work in progress and billing
• Review and control of monthly invoice
• Preparation of proposals and presentations to clients
• Ad hoc administrative duties as required

Principal Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or similar)
• Experience of working with public sector organisations
• Confident in using Microsoft Word and possession of strong Excel modelling skills would be an advantage
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Knowledge of computerised accounts packages is an advantage (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage Line 50, Surf, Xero, Accounts IQ, Quickbooks)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Don't wait. Act.

Please Note: Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer. In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier list (PSL) and only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms are in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from agencies, we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees. Thank you for your co-operation.