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Position description:

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Financial Accountant to work with our Electric Ireland Superhomes Finance Team. Through our One-Stop-Shop we offer professional services; design and project management of whole house energy efficiency solutions and help with access to finance such as grant support. Electric Ireland Superhomes has nationwide reach and will play a pivotal part in the energy transition in Ireland. This is a busy team that is embarking on planned large-scale growth.

Person Specification:

The person will be flexible, highly motivated and have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, and engaging with customers, contractors, and funders, and other stakeholders on a regular basis, this role requires a customer-centric approach with strong attention to detail and candidates should have capacity to deliver accurate work on time in a busy working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate and timely production of monthly, quarterly & annual end-to-end management accounts to tight deadlines.
• Review monthly performance including variance to budget and forecast, trend analysis, department reviews, providing comprehensive commentary and identifying areas of opportunity
• Support budgeting, forecasting and other business modelling
• Build and maintain cross functional relationships with other functions and stakeholders, providing support on new and improved ways to drive improvement & profit for the business.
• Promote cost awareness, saving opportunities and a continuous improvement culture throughout the business, through regular engagement and a strong focus on costs and value adding opportunities
• Liaising with auditors and the Revenue Commissioners as required
• Tax returns submissions: VAT, RCT, PAYE
• Payroll function processing
• Process improvements and an ability to implement new ideas
• Carry out project work as required.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes.

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven track record of delivering financial outputs to a high standard and on time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong communication skills and experience with communicating with a multi-discipline team, customers, contractors etc.
• Experience in a deadline-driven office environment

Desirable:

• Experience with grant funding
• Experience with construction projects/accounts
• Experience dealing with Government agencies
• Interest in sustainable energy or sustainable development

Core Competences:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to be discreet and manage sensitive data.
• Good team player, with ability to conduct work with the utmost confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Flexible with a positive work attitude

Location:

Electric Ireland Superhomes head office is based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This role offers a blend of office-based and remote working, with a minimum requirement of two days per week to be worked from our office in Thurles.