Accountant

Join Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of key accounting functions within a growing construction business.

Working closely with the Managing Director and wider management team, the successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, including management accounts, payroll, Revenue compliance, accounts payable and receivable, cashflow management and year-end reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Finance department, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier, debtor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts and cashflows.
• Maintain accurate financial records relating to subcontractors, suppliers and project expenditure.
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end audit fileand liaise with external auditors throughout the statutory audit process.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and CRO submissions.
• Liaise with external tax advisers regarding Corporation Tax, Preliminary Corporation Tax and other tax matters.
• Provide financial information and support to internal departments including Commercial, Operations and Senior Management.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, suppliers, subcontractors and financial institutions.
• Assist in reviewing and improving financial procedures, internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, or a suitably experienced accountant with a strong accounting background.
• Previous experience in an Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
• Construction industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of management accounts, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and Revenue compliance.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and RCT within an Irish business environment.
• Experience with payroll processing would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prepare financial information accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and external advisers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems.
• Experience with payroll software such as CollSoft or simila rwould be an advantage.
• Comfortable working within a growing, fast-paced and commercially focused organisation.

Why Join Conack?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and growing Irish construction company and become part of an experienced team delivering high-profile projects nationwide.

At Conack, you will work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and where there are opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to grow.