General Ledger Accountant – Galway City
Are you a recently qualified accountant seeking hands-on experience in a multinational environment?
Our client, a leading lifescience company based in Galway City, is looking to hire a General Ledger Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role offers excellent exposure to global operations, financial reporting, and compliance—ideal for someone looking to develop a strong corporate finance foundation within a highly regulated, fast-paced industry.
📍 Location: Galway City
📅 Contract: Permanent
🕘 Working Model: Onsite
👤 Reports To: Finance Manager
💼 Level: Newly qualified or up to 5 years PQE
🚀 Why This Role?
- Career-defining opportunity to step into a high-impact finance role at the heart of an innovative, global medical device leader.
- Hybrid flexibility, strong mentoring, and exposure to key finance functions like statutory reporting, compliance, tax, and audit.
- Perfect for those looking to transition from practice to industry or grow their multinational finance experience.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L summaries.
- Support the annual statutory financial statement process and external audit activities.
- Liaise with tax specialists to ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and CSO requirements.
- Contribute to SOX compliance and internal control processes.
- Post and review monthly journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Continuously improve existing finance processes and drive efficiency within reporting cycles.
- Ensure alignment with IFRS/local GAAP, internal policies, and corporate standards.
🎓 What We’re Looking For
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of technical accounting principles and compliance.
- 0–5 years PQE—open to Big 4/Top 10 practice candidates or those with industry experience.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a distinct advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
🌟 What’s on Offer
- An excellent career platform within a global company, with a strong chance of permanency.
- Opportunity to gain multinational exposure and build expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
- Supportive leadership with clear development pathways.
🔍 Interested?
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact:
📧 Peter Casey – [email protected]
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#CplPeterCasey
