Financial Accountant

Overview:

Our client is a Shannon based company founded in 2010 to drive innovation in Medical Devices, Biomaterials and Pharmaceuticals by helping clients accelerate the commercialization of ideas. Their extensive industry expertise has made them the trusted strategic partner for small to large companies, physicians, universities and government-funded projects to advance the development of life-changing medical technologies to improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be joining an amazing team of experts with their role consisting of:

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain Accounts Payable system recording all supplier invoices on ERP(INSIGHT) for multiple Group entities
• Assist in the preparation customer invoices including collation of billable hours and preparation of Activity Logs
• Maintain Accounts Receivable system on ERP (INSIGHT)
• Ensure proper approvals for invoices/expenses/purchase orders are obtained in line with policy
• Setting up new customer and supplier accounts on ERP (INSIGHT)
• Support of the monthly finance close process, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and income statement analysis
• Reconciliation of bank current and credit card accounts on monthly basis
• Management and recording of employee and consultant expenses claims
• Assist in the preparation of cashflow projections
• Reconciliation of accounts queries
• Calculation of V.A.T. liabilities
• Submission of VIES data to Revenue on quarterly basis
• Additional accounting reports as required
• Liaise with external Auditors, Bank, Payroll and Government authorities
• HR support covering monthly Payroll (knowledge of payroll an advantage, but not essential)
• Assist in completion of DTIF and other government grants.
• Assist in completion of appropriate documentation in relation to R&D Tax Credit Claims.
• Attend cycle stock counts and reviewing results of same
• Working with cross functional teams to provide finance support
• Prepare audit files for external auditors
• Administrative duties preparation of ad hoc reports as required

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• At least 1-2 years PQE, working in a similar position in a multi-national environment, preferably in Life Sciences or Pharmaceuticals.
• Good working knowledge of ERP accounting packages with an exposure to process improvement project
• Strong MS Office Skills with a focus on Excel.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with flexible and hands-on approach where required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills (written and oral), customer focus (internal and external) and attention to detail
• Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment and to be able to balance multiple priorities simultaneously