Job Category: ACCOUNTANCY

Financial Controller

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation operating across multiple European markets. The business is a leading provider of specialist equipment, consumables, and technical support services, with a strong presence across healthcare and related sectors.

Due to continued growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join the finance leadership team. This role will take ownership of financial control, management reporting, statutory compliance, and commercial finance activities across several international entities, while supporting ongoing business growth, acquisitions, and process improvements. 

The Role

The Financial Controller will work closely with the CFO and wider finance team to strengthen reporting processes, improve financial controls, support strategic decision-making, and provide robust financial insight to senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting for multiple entities across Ireland, the UK, Austria, and Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare monthly management accounts within strict month-end deadlines.
• Deliver commercial reporting and performance analysis for senior management.
• Maintain tax reporting processes and prepare supporting calculations for statutory returns.
• Lead annual audit processes and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and professional service providers.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

Technical Accounting

• Manage complex accounting areas including:
  • Deferred revenue and income recognition.
  • Equipment sales margin reporting.
  • Inventory accounting across capital equipment, parts, and consumables.
• Take full ownership of balance sheet accounting, including:
  • Accruals and prepayments.
  • Inventory reconciliations.
  • Acquisition accounting.
  • Consolidation accounting.

Commercial Finance

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across the group.
• Develop and maintain integrated balance sheet, profit & loss, and cashflow models.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Assist in cashflow, profitability, and capital management initiatives. 

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work with ERP and accounting systems to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline financial processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within finance systems, including SAP Business One environments.
• Drive efficiency, simplification, and standardisation of finance processes. 

Acquisitions & Growth

• Support acquisition activity, including financial due diligence and onboarding.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration and completion accounts.
• Develop reporting structures and management accounts processes for newly acquired entities.
• Contribute to the continued development of the finance function in line with the organisation’s ambitious growth strategy. 

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and support junior finance team members.
• Participate in group-wide finance initiatives, including intercompany accounting and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Act as a key partner to operational and commercial teams. 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and control frameworks.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements.
• Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong systems knowledge, including accounting and ERP platforms. 

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and numerical ability with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
• Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
• Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing organisation based in Co. Kildare. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a commercially focused role combining strong financial management with business partnering. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and KPI analysis, while providing insight to support key business decisions. Working closely with operational teams, you will identify opportunities to improve costs, margins and performance, while leading and developing a small finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to make a genuine impact within a senior position.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control

• Produce accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts in line with standards.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to policies.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage auditor engagement.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and risk protocols.
• Build and own a full KPI suite (operations, sales, profitability, stock, margins, cash).
• Analyse financial results, highlighting key drivers, trends and risks.
• Investigate performance variances and challenge teams with data-driven insight.
• Support pricing, margins, tenders and contract profitability analysis.
• Lead annual budget and regular forecasting cycles.
• Develop scenario models and long-range planning tools.
• Pressure-test business cases, tenders and capex proposals.
• Work with production and supply chains to understand operational metrics and cost drivers.
• Improve stock controls, margin visibility and operational reporting.
• Support initiatives improving productivity and reducing waste.
• Enhance financial systems, automation and data quality (Excel/Power BI).
• Streamline month-end processes and improve reporting speed and accuracy.
• Embed a continuous improvement culture across finance operations.
• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.
• Embed high standards of accuracy, discipline and accountability.
• Upskill team members and implement best-practice processes.

Person Specification
Skills & Competencies

• Excellent technical accounting and financial management skills.
• Professional at Excel and analytical capability.
• Curious, proactive data-driven mindset always looking for what the numbers really mean.
• Commercially minded and comfortable influencing and challenging senior teams.
• Excellent communication skills; able to present insight clearly.
• Collaborative, confident and adaptable.
• Results-driven with high attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
• Professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 7 – 10 years’ relevant experience (manufacturing/construction/ SME desirable).
• Experience leading small finance teams.
• Experience improving systems, reporting and business partnering.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
• Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
• Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Practice Accountant

Our client, a well-established and growing professional services firm based in West Cork, is seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied role, managing a portfolio of clients while developing their skills within a busy practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a diverse client portfolio.
• Calculate and prepare monthly VAT returns and ensure timely submissions.
• Process payment and receipt transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of management information and year-end files where required.
• Liaise with clients regarding financial records and bookkeeping queries.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with relevant financial procedures.
• Provide general administrative support as required within the office.

About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Accountant with prior experience in a similar environment – ideally within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What’s in it for you:

• 4.5 days working week
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Wellness Plan
• State of the art offices

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
• Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
• Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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