IMMEDIATE START 6MTH CONTRACT| PART QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT | DUBLIN

IMMEDIATE START 6MTH CONTRACT | PART QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT | DUBLIN 

Prism Executive have partnered with an international retail group to appoint a Part Qualified Accountant for their Finance team. Delivery of high-quality statutory and management reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the Group.

The appointee will report into the Finance Director and will own core accounting cycles (month-end, balance sheet, cash, fixed assets), support audit and compliance, and contribute to process improvements that drive efficiency and insight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the month-end close timetable: journals, accruals, prepayments, and GL review.

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.

• Deliver clear management reports with commentary and recommendations for leadership.

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and ensure month-end procedures are completed on time.

• Assist in year-end close and support external audit requirements.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Uphold and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.

• Manage fixed asset register, capitalisation policy, depreciation, and impairment reviews.

• Partner with AP/AR to optimise working capital, credit control, and supplier terms.

• Own and continually improve the AR invoicing process for assigned products, ensuring high accuracy and alignment with contract terms.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct margin, cost, and profitability analysis by product, project, or business unit.

• Track KPIs and operational metrics; identify trends and variances.

• Support strategic initiatives with financial insights and data-driven recommendations.

• Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Review and improve financial processes, controls, and workflows.

• Support cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Month-end close delivered within agreed timetable.

• 100% on-time reconciliations for all critical balance sheet accounts.

• Process improvement milestones (e.g., reduction in manual journals, automation of reports).

Person Specification:

Qualifications (Essential)

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong relevant experience).

• Strong technical grounding in FRS 102.

• Evidenced experience preparing management accounts and supporting audits.

Experience (Essential)

• 3–5+ years in finance roles (practice or industry), including month-end ownership.

• Hands-on balance sheet reconciliation and cash management experience.

• Strong experience with a modern ERPs (Xero/NetSuite/Sage) and Excel (PivotTables, Power query).

For further information, please contact Prism Executive on 086 1720090/ orla.brennan@prismexecutive.ie