Senior Financial Accountant (Specified Purpose Contract)

As a member of the Glenveagh team, you will join a work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express their ideas, and where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark, we offer an unrivalled suite of benefits and a workplace where you can develop a long-term career.

This position is a hybrid position based in our new state of the art Head Office in Maynooth - an open plan office, with wonderful collaborative working areas, subsidised canteen, EV charging points, and is easily accessible by car or public transport.

The Senior Financial Accountant oversees a portfolio of entities within the group and plays a key role in supporting and participating in the monthly, half-year and annual consolidation and statutory reporting processes.This is a specified purpose contract to cover maternity leave on the team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Month End

• Manage a portfolio of entities within the group, ensuring the completion of all month-end activities and the preparation of accurate, timely management reports.
• Responsibility for revenue recognition on forward fund and construction contracts.
• Support the group’s reporting processes.

Statutory, Governance & Compliance

• Coordinate and participate in the drafting of single entity financial statements.
• Participate in half-year and year-end reporting, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Liaise with the group's internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual report, the coordination and response to internal audit reviews and the maintenance and update of the risk register.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual and quarterly budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Partner with departments across the business, providing insightful analysis on margin, overhead and capital expenditure variances.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient task completion and alignment with financial objectives.

Other

• Review and enhance processes to streamline financial reporting and improve controls.
• Contribute to finance-related projects as required.
• Uphold a professional image for the company in all interactions with the public and stakeholders.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Experience and good understanding of the construction industry desirable
• Previous experience in preparing management accounts
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Solver an advantage
• Use of tools like Claude and Co-pilot to streamline tasks desirable
• Ability to work across several workstreams and meet strict deadlines
• Self-motivated and solution driven
• Proven aptitude to collaborate with other people essential

Our Values

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset 
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment 
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile 
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness 

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLC
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Access to our Digital Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Paid Volunteering days
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [email protected].

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