Financial Accountant

Failte Solar is a market leading solar equipment distribution company headquartered in Ireland with operations in UK, Spain, France, Portugal and Italy and plans to expand into other countries in the near future. Failte Solar specializes in the supply and distribution of high-quality solar panels , battery storage solutions and energy efficiency upgrades. We help homeowners and businesses and across Ireland harness the power of the sun to reduce energy costs and carbon footprints.Failte Solar is currently recruiting a Finance Officer to join our growing and experienced Finance team and play and part an important part in a sustainable energy future.The role is based in Shannon and has an immediate start (onsite with some remote working possible).*** This role has a highly competitive salary together with an annual bonus based on key performance indicators with immediate start ***PURPOSE OF THE ROLEGeneral finance - Parent company Support the development of the yearly budget for the GroupSupport the periodic preparation of a reporting pack including a review of actual v budget performance and other KPI's.Preparation and update of cash flow projections for the businessPreparation of Supplier and customer rebates calculationsPreparation and posting of various month end journalsManage accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other elements of month end routineReview of weekly and monthly payroll journalsSupport base cost/overheads review each monthPreparation of monthly Management Accounts for all entities withing Failte Solar GroupManage allocated Balance Sheet reconciliationsSupport the internal and external audit processBusiness analysis / intelligence for operationsOther activities as typically required in the finance department.Day to day financial management UK and EU subsidiaries (with support from Group financial controller)Manage compliance and accounting requirements for dormant / low activity subsidiariesManage calculations and posting of intercompany transactions, including intercompany billingMaintaining FX Register and I/C reconciliationsManage preparation of the monthly consolidated Contribution P&L and consolidated Financial StatementsLiaising with external auditorsMaintaining company compliance across the groupRoll out of policies and procedures to recently established subsidiariesOverall we are looking for an experienced qualified accountant with attention to detail and works well in a team environment.DO YOU HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS?EssentialQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)Strong Experience in similar rolesStrong communication skillsAttention to detailDesirable5+ years post qualification experience in similar roleExperience of Power Generation Industry, Construction & EngineeringWorking knowledge of SOXARE YOU?Essential·     High MS Excel literacy·     Experience with ERP systems·     Financially aware with high business partnering acumen.·     Excellent team working skills.·     Good communication skills - an ability to make finance important to non-finance people.·     Solution orientated approach to working.·     Highly numerate and computer literate. Desirable·     Project Based environment within Energy, Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering·     Knowledge of Odoo ERPIf you see yourself as part of a growing Failte Solar team that’s intrinsically involved in supporting a sustainable energy future that is both challenging and rewarding, then we’d love to hear from you.