Senior Accountant (Group Reporting & Consolidation)
Location: Dublin
Salary: €70,000 to €75,000
The Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong consolidation experience to join its growing European Finance function.
The successful candidate will support the preparation of Group reporting and consolidations across multiple entities. The role also offers exposure to acquisition accounting, technical accounting projects, audit support and finance transformation initiatives. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance teams across Europe and collaborate with stakeholders in FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Finance. Consolidation experience and experience working in a large multi-entity company are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidations
- Preparing consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and reporting schedules
- Reviewing subsidiary submissions and ensuring reporting deadlines are met
- Assisting with acquisition accounting and the integration of acquired businesses
- Preparing technical accounting papers and supporting the implementation of new accounting standards
- Supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements
- Maintaining robust controls, reconciliations and audit-ready documentation
- Contributing to finance transformation, process improvement and reporting automation projects
- Partnering with finance teams and senior stakeholders across Europe
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Consolidation experience (essential to the client)
- Experience working within a large, multi-entity organisation
- Background in Group Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Accounting or Audit
- Strong accounting knowledge gained in a multi-entity environment
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
- Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Desirable:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
- Experience with consolidation systems and ERP platforms
- Knowledge of FRS 102 and/or US GAAP
- Foreign currency accounting experience
- Exposure to acquisition accounting or business integrations
- Experience within professional services or a private equity-backed business
