Senior Accountant

Are you ready to join a high-performance accounting team delivering excellent client advice and outcomes?

My clients seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Cahir Office. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. As a Senior Accountant you will work  to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide expert advisory and accounting services to their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing financial accounts and tax computations for sole traders, companies and partnerships.
  • Management of a portfolio of clients.
  • Our new Senior Accountant will be a key member of our expert team and contribute to the growth and development of the Practice.

You will be:
• A CPA/ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Public Practice environment.
• Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential.

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive:
We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Financial Controller – Contract

We are currently seeking a commercially focused and highly analytical Financial Controller to join a growing finance function on a fixed-term basis. This role is based at a regional head office location and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a dynamic, multi-entity professional services environment.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract and plays a central role in ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, strong financial governance, and full regulatory compliance. The position combines detailed financial analysis with clear, effective communication to senior stakeholders and requires a proactive individual who can work collaboratively across the business to deliver meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and internal controls in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor costs, analyse performance trends, and identify risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and financial outcomes
  • Coordinate year-end financial processes and reporting across business units, ensuring timely completion
  • Ensure all statutory, regulatory, and compliance obligations are met accurately and on time
  • Manage audits and tax reviews, acting as the key finance contact for external advisors
  • Lead and develop the finance team, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, providing trusted financial support and insight

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience
  • Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level within a multi-entity organisation
  • Strong background in statutory reporting, audit preparation, and financial controls
  • Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in finance transformation or systems implementation is advantageous

This role will suit someone motivated by impact, ownership, and the opportunity to support business performance through high-quality financial leadership.

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Newly/Part Qualified Accountant

Newly / Part?Qualified Accountant – North Cork
A growing professional services organisation based in North Cork is seeking a Newly or Part?Qualified Accountant to join its team in the Charleville area. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to progress their career within a supportive and forward?thinking environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and advisory activities. The role involves supporting a diverse client portfolio and contributing to the continued development and success of the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviewing financial statements and related tax computations for a variety of client entities
  • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
  • Completing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
  • Preparing VAT returns and carrying out bank reconciliations
  • Responding to client queries and providing clear, practical support

Candidate Profile

  • Newly qualified or exam?finalist accountant (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
  • A minimum of one year’s relevant accounting experience
  • Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Commercially aware and committed to delivering a high standard of client service
  • Motivated to learn, develop and build a long?term career
Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Accounts Assistant

We are currently recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance department within a well-established business in County Kildare. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting stuck into their work, takes pride in accuracy, and values being part of a close-knit, collaborative team.
This is a hands-on position offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to play a key role in day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
  • Prepare bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
  • Process sales invoices and support accounts receivable reporting
  • Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Reconcile supplier accounts and follow up on required documentation
  • Maintain and administer the purchase order (PO) system
  • Reconcile credit card transactions
  • Support financial data analysis as required
  • Liaise with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure appropriate documentation and authorisation
  • Provide general finance and administrative support as needed

Skills & Experience

  • Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent) desired but not essential
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a busy finance function
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • IT literate
  • Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and a practical, can-do approach

This role offers a supportive working environment and would suit someone looking for stability, team involvement, and a role where their contribution is genuinely valued.

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Financial Planning & Analysis

 Financial Planning & Analysis– Dublin
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional to step into a highly visible, influential role within a dynamic finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in shaping strategic decision-making by leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a complex, multi-entity business. This role offers genuine ownership, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to drive meaningful change through insight and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, monthly reforecasts, and three- and five-year plans
  • Own and enhance financial models, ensuring they are robust, insightful, and aligned with business needs
  • Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, providing timely analysis, commentary, and recommendations
  • Deliver monthly performance reviews, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting
  • Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and what-if modelling to support investment and strategic decisions
  • Support investment appraisals, capex planning, and cashflow forecasting
  • Drive improvements in systems, processes, and data integration to reduce manual intervention
  • Collaborate closely with Group FP&A and Accounting teams on reporting and ad-hoc projects
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Desired Attributes

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in FP&A, with strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, IFRS, and local GAAP
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
  • Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with broad business exposure

This role would suit someone looking to step up, take ownership, and become the lead FP&A partner within the business, with real scope to make an impact

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Payroll

A well-established organisation based in Dublin 12 is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to take ownership of its Irish payroll function. This is a standalone role within the HR team, suited to a detail-focused payroll professional who values accuracy, compliance, and delivering a dependable end-to-end payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Irish payroll operations, supporting two monthly payrolls for approximately 450 employees
  • Review, validate, and approve time and attendance data prior to payroll processing
  • Prepare payroll submissions for an outsourced provider, with responsibility transitioning to full in-house processing on Sage Payroll (Micropay)
  • Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions, BIK, and statutory obligations
  • Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
  • Act as first point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear and timely resolutions
  • Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity
  • Prepare payroll journals and support month-end and year-end payroll reporting
  • Conduct payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
  • Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practice, with scope to support additional payrolls in the future

Experience & Requirements

  • IPASS qualification (or equivalent) is essential
  • Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience within a large organisation (300+ employees)
  • Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and taxation
  • Experience using Sage Payroll (Micropay)
  • Time and attendance system experience is desirable
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable handling employee queries
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Reports to: CFO
Location: Co. Kildare
Department: Accounts

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional to join a commercially focused finance function, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, systems, audit, and people management within a dynamic industry environment. It will suit someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and influencing processes while supporting strategic decision-making, with strong visibility across the business and clear scope for ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and sign off weekly P&L reports, including commentary for senior management
  • Prepare quarterly management accounts and support financial analysis
  • Manage the year-end audit process, including preparation of schedules and liaison with auditors
  • Lead and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams
  • Manage and review general ledger reconciliations
  • Assist with tender preparation as required
  • Review, improve, and optimise NetSuite ERP system processes from an accounting perspective
  • Manage group tax return filings and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
  • Prepare accurate financial information for internal and external reporting
  • Support the Group CFO and senior management with ad hoc financial requirements
  • Operate in accordance with the company’s SHEQ Management System

Candidate Requirements

  • ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Proven industry experience
  • NetSuite experience advantageous but not essential
  • Strong communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational capability
  • Flexible and willing to travel as required

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
  • Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Financial Advisors – Kilkenny & Limerick

Our client is a well-established advisory firm providing high-quality, relationship-led financial advice to individuals and owner-managed businesses. This role offers a long-term opportunity within a collaborative, professional, and growth-focused environment. You will work closely with experienced colleagues while developing trusted, long-term client relationships and contributing to sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide financial advice across life assurance, pensions, investments, and savings
  • Develop and manage long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Grow new business while servicing an existing portfolio of clients
  • Work collaboratively with senior advisory colleagues to assess client needs and objectives
  • Deliver tailored financial strategies aligned to client goals and regulatory standards
  • Participate in business development initiatives and high-impact advisory projects

Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • QFA qualification (essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing financial advice within the financial services sector
  • Strong client service ethic with a relationship-led approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercially aware with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset
  • Professional, approachable, and collaborative in working style
  • Motivated to build a long-term career within a values-driven organisation

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Financial Advisors – Monaghan, Donegal

Our client is a well-established advisory firm providing high-quality, relationship-led financial advice to individuals and owner-managed businesses. This role offers a long-term opportunity within a collaborative, professional, and growth-focused environment. You will work closely with experienced colleagues while developing trusted, long-term client relationships and contributing to sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide financial advice across life assurance, pensions, investments, and savings
  • Develop and manage long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Grow new business while servicing an existing portfolio of clients
  • Work collaboratively with senior advisory colleagues to assess client needs and objectives
  • Deliver tailored financial strategies aligned to client goals and regulatory standards
  • Participate in business development initiatives and high-impact advisory projects

Desired Experience & Qualifications

  • QFA qualification (essential)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing financial advice within the financial services sector
  • Strong client service ethic with a relationship-led approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercially aware with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset
  • Professional, approachable, and collaborative in working style
  • Motivated to build a long-term career within a values-driven organisation

Why Choose Clark?
Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now

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Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Reporting to: Financial Controller


? The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Financial Planning Analyst to join a high-performing finance function on a 12-month contract.
This is a key role supporting strategic decision-making, financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across the business. You’ll partner with senior leaders, drive insight-led analysis, and help shape financial direction through strong modelling and commercial awareness.
If you’re a qualified accountant who enjoys turning data into meaningful business insight — we’d love to hear from you.


? What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Lead the tri-annual forecasting process
  • Build robust financial models (revenue, cost, profitability)
  • Deliver scenario and sensitivity analysis
  • Monitor forecast vs actual performance and explain variances
  • Partner with department leaders to provide data-driven insights
  • Support strategic initiatives and cost optimisation

Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare monthly reports and dashboards for senior leadership
  • Analyse key financial and operational drivers
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and performance trends

Operational Finance

  • Support P&L, balance sheet and working capital management
  • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes
  • Participate in annual audit activities
  • Support financial management of major projects
  • Deliver corporate-level reporting

Team Leadership

  • Lead and prioritise team workload
  • Coach and develop team members
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Drive innovation in reporting and modelling processes

Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools
  • Ensure data integrity across systems
  • Support system implementations and automation initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes

? What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Accountant with 10+ years’ experience
  • Experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles
  • Proven experience leading and developing a finance or analytical team
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise
  • Strong variance analysis and forecasting experience
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP, Salesforce or similar ERP/CRM platforms)
  • Systems implementation experience
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

If you’re commercially minded, analytical, and ready to make an impact — apply today.

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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