Financial Accountant

Ranked as one of Ireland’s best workplaces, by Great Place to Work for 4 years, we offer ambitious candidates a fast-paced and challenging work environment, with the opportunity to grow your career. With over 370 employees and growing, PrepayPower is the market leader for Pay as You Go electricity, gas, and broadband in Ireland.About your new RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to support new business sectors. The successful candidate will have strong financial and analytical abilities and will be able to demonstrate experience in interpreting and analysing large volumes of data. You will have a proven record of reporting accurate month-end accounts with appropriate controls to safeguard business assets. If you are ambitious, results-focused, and enjoy a challenge, you will love working with PrepayPower. Your New Key Role ResponsibilitiesPreparation & reporting of monthly accounts to include supporting reconciliations. Deliver a detailed analytical review of p&l comparing actuals to budget & prior year. Ownership of annual budgets (including cashflow forecasting) Liaise with AR team & management of aged debtors reporting. Gross margin variance analysis. Assist in forecast modelling for new business sectors. Implementation of new processes and controls for new business sectors. Assist with improving efficiencies within the finance function.Developing reports & KPI’s to improve turnaround time of deliverables.Work with the business to identify and understand their financial management information needsEssential Skills & Experience to SucceedQualified accountant with minimum 3+ Years PQE, ideally in industry.Excellent knowledge of Excel essential.SAGE 200 experience is desirable.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Energetic, with a high level of initiative, the ability to prioritise workload, and aptitude for hard work.Ability to work independently and call on support as required.Open, flexible, and willing to undergo change and process improvements.Experience working with large volume of transactions. Experience in the utilities sector is a distinct advantage.Tableau and SQL knowledge are desired but not essential.Career Incentive & BenefitsCompetitive salary & bonus structureGreat career progression opportunitiesContinual training and developmentAnnual leave, increasing with servicePrepayPower Staff TariffGreat staff social events provided by employee-led Wellness & Sports, CSR, and Social committeesFriday breakfast, large selection availableMonthly beer and pizza on the first Friday of each MonthRegular Fruit drops, twice a weekRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme – a confidential 24/7 support for employees Tax Saver Travel TicketsBike to Work SchemeModern offices with excellent facilitiesPrepay Power is the market leader for Pay-As-You-Go electricity and gas in Ireland. We disrupted the energy market in 2011 with one purpose in mind: ‘To give people total control and complete transparency over their electricity costs.’ Over 170,000 customers have already switched to Prepay Power (and we’re still growing!). In a market dominated by semi-states and subsidiaries to large energy multinationals, we are Irish-owned and independent. Our service empowers customers to take control of their energy costs. Rather than the traditional market model of short-term discounts with significant terms attached, we help customers achieve long-term savings on the electricity, gas, and broadband that they use, which counts on every bill. Our approach is different and customer-driven. We pride ourselves on providing customers with an excellent level of service in an operationally efficient manner. PrepayPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe and treat all our employees, customers, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.