Financial Accountant

 We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including mission critical, healthcare, education, fit out and residential. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Financial Accountant to join our high performing team on a fixed term basis. Over the next 12 months, as we continue to enter new markets and territories, our finance function will be focused on scaling and improving the processes and systems that underpin the business. This role has been created specifically to bring additional capacity and expertise to the team during this period of development.

REPORTING TO: Financial Reporting Manager

LOCATION: Based in Newry, Co. Down

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract

HOURS: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week with early finish on Fridays

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and month-end reconciliations.


• Produce departmental financial reports and provide detailed variance analysis against budget.


• Support business compliance processes through the preparation and submission of required statutory filings.


• Support budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis and data preparation.


• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.


• Support external audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.


• Contribute to the preparation of year-end accounts and Statutory Financial Statements.


• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including data reconciliations, system testing, and process documentation.


• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.


• Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial accounting role.


• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.


• Experience using ERP’s and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.


• A relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

• 31 days Annual Leave


• Life Assurance Policy


• Pension Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Flexible Working Policy


• Wellbeing Events


• Company Occupational Health


• Social Events


• Team Development Days


• Ongoing Training & Development


• Bespoke career pathways


• Support for Chartership Pathways


• State-of-the-art office facilities


• On-Site Car Parking


• Professional Membership Support


• Branded clothing

To apply for this role, please visit: https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.