Finance and Administration Manager
I am seeking on behalf of my Kildare based client a dynamic Finance & Administration Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day finance function whilst supporting HR and office administration. This pivotal, hands-on role sits at the heart of their business operations and is perfect for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a multi-faceted environment. The ideal candidate will be confident managing day-to-day financial activities while supporting people operations and ensuring smooth office administration
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounts
- Oversee daily financial operations including AP/AR, cash flow management, and bank reconciliations
- Manage monthly management accounts in collaboration with external accountants
- Process VAT returns, payroll submissions (Ireland and UK), and assist with year-end procedures
- Liaise with external stakeholders including accountants, tax advisors, payroll providers, and banks
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities
- Maintain compliance with Irish and UK tax, accounting, and financial regulations
HR & People Operations
- Manage complete employee lifecycle from recruitment through to offboarding
- Maintain accurate and compliant HR records for Ireland and UK operations
- Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and team culture initiatives
- Coordinate staff training programmes, policies, and performance support activities
Office & Business Operations
- Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations including supplies, systems, IT liaison, and facilities
- Coordinate meetings, internal communications, travel arrangements, and company events
- Provide administrative and executive support to CEO and senior leadership team
- Maintain accurate company documentation aligned to regulatory and operational standards
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a finance-focused role, ideally within a growing SME environment
- Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll, tax, and accounting practices
- Comfortable managing payroll, financial reporting, and operational compliance
- Experience managing HR and general office administration
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and ownership mentality
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
- Competent with Microsoft Office and modern cloud-based tools (Excel, Teams, etc.)
- Part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience (ACCA, ACA, CPA, IATI)
- Experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as Oracle NetSuite
- Background in HR/payroll administration or relevant certification
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their expertise whilst making a significant impact in a growing organisation. Join my client's collaborative team and help drive their continued success.
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