7 Accounting Principles jobs in Ireland

MCS Group are looking for a General Ledger & Reporting Manager to join a commercial semi-state organisation based in Co Kildare. The Company: Our client is a well-known semi-state organisation based in Co Kildare and have multiple sites across Ireland. They have a range of business units that provide multiple services to their extensive customers base. Now is a great time to be joining the company as they look to add a General Ledger & Reporting Manager to their finance function. The Rewards: As the successful General Ledger & Reporting Manager you will receive the following: Competitive Salary + extensive benefits. Flexible/hybrid working options (2 days office/3 days home); Pension (6.5% matched). Opportunity work for a highly reputable and well-established business. The Role: Oversight of group general ledger, month & year end close Recording and reviewing journal entries and accrual Managing preparation of statutory financial statements, external audit and coordination of tax audit. Management of intercompany transactions and consolidation of financial data. Monitoring cash position and liquidity Cash flow forecasts Oversight of fixed assets and record fixed asset transactions Preparation, filing and payment of tax obligations and tax budgets Continuous monitoring of process improvement opportunities The Person: Bachelors in relevant area of study Qualified, 10 years PQE 4 years' experience in financial leadership Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Stakeholder management skills Experience leading process and systems improvements Knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks. Experience in ESG Reporting Standards is desirable. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Darragh Murray, Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

Overview

Location: Dublin 2

Available for VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: Platforms

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

FS Technology Consulting - Senior SAP S/4 HANA General Ledger Specialist - Senior Manager - Dublin

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. EY's FS Technology Consulting team is growing, delivering multi-channel technology-enabled transformation programmes within Financial Services.

By joining EY Technology Consulting, you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, enabling organizations to grow, innovate, protect, and optimise their business performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA General Ledger, with a keen focus on banking clients:

• Process and record all financial & GL transactions in chart of accounts, inter & intra company accounts, banks & cash clearing accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, pre-close reporting, ME/QE/YE close processes and other ad hoc reporting and activities in compliance with IFRS9 and EU/UK/US GAAP, financial policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of Core SAP Financials in configuration including General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting (AA), Closing & Statutory Reporting, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) including Tax, Payments & Banking.
• Integrate key points of SAP FICO and other SAP modules including COPA, SD, MM, PS.
• Implement configuration of document splitting for full balance sheet reporting by different lines of businesses within a company code (knowledge/experience required).
• Provide expertise on accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and other fiscal functions within client engagement.
• Define and execute an agile delivery approach to requirements gathering and analysis for changes in general ledger and resulting processes.
• Lead design workshops to gain a clear understanding of our banking clients needs and propose best practice solutions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A third level qualification in Business, Technology, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline
• SAP S/4HANA Finance certified or accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with experience in SAP
• A minimum of 8 years' experience working in a banking client facing role for a leading consulting or (good to have) professional services company in delivery of large-scale complex change/transformation programmes or systems integration programmes in SAP Finance implementations
• A solid understanding of core financial processes and the implementation of best practice solutions in the SAP Finance space for global banking or insurance clients
• Proven experience in implementing SAP finance processes such as new general ledger, finance general ledger processing, accruals, bank accounting, asset accounting, management accounting (CO), profitability analysis, cash management, credit management and budgeting / planning
• Proven experience of full-cycle SAP implementation projects through all phases and associated deliverables for SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA
• Proven experience with demonstrable understanding of SAP S/4HANA general ledgers concepts and processing
• Proven experience in leading IT change projects with a range of streams, partners and technologies (incl. IT infrastructure, IT Security, IT Operations, IT applications etc.) across the full delivery lifecycle is desirable but not essential
• Strong ability to be a team player, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach across the team
• Proven ability to lead teams and build and leverage relationships with key client stakeholders

What we look for

• Someone who is passionate about reaching their full potential and excelling in their career
• Someone with energy, enthusiasm and courage who enjoys solving complex problems and variety in their day-to-day working life
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a community which values integrity, respect, teaming, and inclusiveness

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for Referrals
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we build a better working world by providing clients with training, opportunities, and creative freedom to improve. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, with global reach in more than 150 countries.

How to apply

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Associate Director Our clients advisory Financial Accounting division are a group of proactive accounting specialists who are focused on providing practical solutions to their clients complex financial reporting issues. The advisory team must be able to respond quickly to fast moving business processes and timelines whether assisting with advice related to transactions or working to tight financial close deadlines. Main responsibilities: *proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP; *experience of working with MNCs, in an industry or practice setting; *previous international experience working on accounting, financial reporting and/or supporting auditing of companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas; *strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and desirable in other international jurisdictions though not a requirement; *assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships; *assist in proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, liaising with international offices and partner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders; *play a key role in the wider international community, getting involved in internal committees and contributing to project work; *design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in the team and appropriate levels of coaching; *ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe; *self-motivated and ability to work within a team; *manage a team effectively while on assignment; *responsible for development and mentoring staff; *working knowledge of ONESOURCE and/or Caseware for accounts preparation is desirable; *experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage; *strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills; *commercial / business awareness; *a passion for client service; *a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and *ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS). Skills and attributes: *recognised accounting qualification; *an audit background an advantage; *experience in a top 20 practice or a MNC international reporting environment; *minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; *strong people and project management skills; *language fluency in one or more of the following European languages is desirable: German, French or Spanish; other European languages a benefit but not essential; and *strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and being familiar with other GAAPs such as German, French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential APPLY NOW #CplCorkFin #LI-MB3 Skills: 'associate director' 'multinational finance' 'consultancy' Benefits: Pension Bonus

Our client, a leading global professional services firm are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) to join their high-performing FAAS team. Working with top-tier clients in asset management, banking, and insurance, you'll help optimise finance and operational functions, enhance reporting processes, and ensure compliance with IFRS, Lux GAAP, and US GAAP. With offices in Dublin 2, they are operating with a hybrid working model and offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Responsibilities: Deliver projects in financial reporting, process improvement, regulatory support, and interim finance roles. Build strong client relationships and liaise with auditors. Work with ERP systems (Oracle, Geneva, Investran, Sun, SAP, Workday) and advanced Excel tools. Requirements: 2-3 years' experience in financial services or with a top 10 audit firm. Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory awareness. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Skills: Dublin Hybrid Permanent Contract Accountant Financial Services Benefits: Work From Home Hybrid Flexi time Benefits

Location: Dublin 2

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 29, 2025

Requisition ID:

Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimisation - Director

General Information

Location: Dublin / Cork

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

The Team and the opportunity We have an exciting Director role available in EY's market-leading FAAS team, working with some of the largest multinational and Irish companies in a role that also affords you the opportunity to work extensively with all of EY's sub-services lines, including advisory, assurance and tax.

Specifically, within FAAS, we are looking to recruit into our Finance Advisory & Process Improvement competency.

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements.

FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client's finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. FAAS is a client-facing service offering, focused on generating value-add relationships with our clients and supporting them with the continuous development of their finance functions. Our core service offerings include:

• Accounting and Reporting Services
• Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
• Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
• Treasury and Finance Support Services

Our FAAS professionals combine technical knowledge with business and industry insights, assisting our clients to make informed strategic decisions, thus helping them gain a competitive advantage through better decision-making

Your key responsibilities

• Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
• Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
• Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
• Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients.
• Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
• Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, is necessary, to ensure seamless solution to our clients;
• Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress on the engagement and bringing to their attention any issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions;
• Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
• Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation and the implementation of improvements to our clients' internal control environments;
• Presentation of the results of our work to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
• Development of our talent pool through our internal people initiative like training, counselling, mentoring, role modelling and promoting general wellbeing of our people.

Skills and attributes for success We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for innovation and creating better ways of working with our clients and have a very strong attention to detail to join our growing team.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10years post qualified experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
• Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and process design and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations including RPA, OCR, Process Mining, Blackline, PowerBI, Oracle Cloud, SAP/S4,

Ideally, you will also have

• US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
• Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and transactions and an ability to clearly articulate the advice in written deliverables.
• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
• Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
• Industry experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

What we look for We are looking for leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about accounting advisory and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That's Why, EY.

Apply now.

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What you need to know: We are currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Consultant for our client, a global financial services company based in Limerick. In this position, you will be a senior member and will joining a dynamic and deadline driven team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and interpreting changes in accounting standards and regulations, developing solutions to address these changes, and ensuring best practices are implemented across the department. Collaboration with external audit firms and internal stakeholders will be key to delivering high-quality outcomes. This is a 6-month contract role with some possibility of extension or permanency. The company offers a hybrid working model. What you will be doing: Establish best practices to enhance client satisfaction and drive continuous improvement in departmental performance. Review and deliver financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements. Mentor junior team members on the team as required. Act as the primary liaison with external audit firms, facilitating technical updates and keeping the team informed of industry developments. Represent the company at relevant external forums impacting the financial reporting business. Identify training and development needs, setting performance standards and ensuring continuous upskilling of the team. Support resolution of complex and non-routine financial reporting issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance and other departments, as needed. What we are looking for: PQ or Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA) preferred. Experience in the investment management, fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or audit industries. Solid understanding of Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS. Strong communication skills. Ability to carry out presentations. Excellent internal and external client-servicing skills. Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel. By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position. We Value Your Trust. Skills: qualified accountant Financial Reporting