FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - WESTPORT – HYBRID
This role offers the scope to shape core revenue controls within a growing international SaaS organisation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee end-to-end revenue recognition and accounting across European and US entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and commercial transparency. The company delivers advanced SaaS to a global client base and is entering a high-growth phase with strong investor and enterprise backing. This position will influence financial system design, support strategic projects, and strengthen governance across multi-entity operations.
This role is suitable for a qualified accountant, with 0-2 years PQE, coming from a practice background. Industry experience won’t be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and govern an accurate customer contract register with clear audit traceability.
- Lead the review of complex client contracts to ensure precise and compliant revenue recognition.
- Develop detailed revenue documentation supporting Irish/UK GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
- Oversee billing and debtor management processes, safeguarding cash flow and client service integrity.
- Perform and sign off on cash reconciliations across all bank accounts to validate completeness.
- Deliver short- and long-term revenue cash flow forecasting to inform leadership decisions.
- Manage deferred revenue schedules to align recognition with contract performance periods.
- Partner with Finance leadership to strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Operations to streamline contract-to-cash processes.
- Support system and process automation initiatives to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
- Contribute to statutory reporting, taxation compliance, and key finance transformation projects.
- Provide insight and analytical support for international expansion and commercial planning.
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical grounding in Irish/UK GAAP.
- Proven experience interpreting complex commercial contracts and applying revenue recognition principles.
- Expertise in financial controls, reconciliations, and audit preparation within a multi-entity structure.
- Strong command of financial systems and Excel; ERP knowledge (Xero or similar) an advantage.
- Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Confident in producing high-quality documentation and financial analyses under tight deadlines.
- Able to communicate financial insight clearly to cross-functional and non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in technology-driven or SaaS environments desirable.
- Knowledge of international accounting and tax considerations across European and US jurisdictions beneficial.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, accountability, and proactive governance across finance operations.
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