Financial Controller – Retail
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within a long-established, multi-million-euro retail group.
This role is based from the company’s office on Grange Road, Cork.
As Financial Controller, you will oversee the finance function across five stores, reporting directly to the Operations Director while managing a team of three.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse business performance and implement solutions that improve profitability through effective management of sales, margin and overheads.
Three years’ experience within a multi-site business would be ideal, coupled with a background in managing a finance team.
Salary & Package:
- €75k-€85k
- 10% bonus
- 6% pension contribution
Key responsibilities for the role of Financial Controller include:
- Prepare accurate period-end management accounts within agreed timelines
- Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, KPI dashboards and variance analysis to support informed business decisions
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure any outstanding items are resolved promptly
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities
- Ensure financial controls are applied consistently across all stores, in line with company policies and statutory obligations
- Proactively identify and reduce financial risk through robust control processes
- Develop and refine finance policies, procedures and controls to protect company assets
- Lead the year-end audit process while ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, Revenue and regulatory requirements
- Manage the finance team and third-party service providers, ensuring service levels, compliance standards and company policies are maintained
- Oversee and support store-level cash office teams, ensuring strong cash management, timely reconciliations and adherence to company procedures
- Carry out regular store profitability reviews, translating financial insight into practical actions that enhance performance
- Collaborate with store management teams to strengthen stock control, reduce shrinkage and improve gross margin performance
- Monitor cash handling, banking and reconciliation procedures, identifying areas for ongoing process improvement
- Track key financial and operational metrics including sales, gross margin, labour costs, overheads, stockholding and profitability
- Complete margin and pricing analysis to support commercial decision-making
- Highlight opportunities to increase profitability, improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial performance across the business
- Prepare financial modelling and business cases to support investment decisions and strategic projects where required
- Partner with the Operations Director and Store Owner to build, challenge and deliver budgets, forecasts and financial plans, providing commercial insight to guide strategic decisions
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, encouraging accountability and continuous improvement
- Present financial performance, business risks and key recommendations to the Operations Director, Store Owner and senior management team
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting tools and finance processes
- Identify opportunities to automate or streamline routine finance processes and improve reporting efficiency
- Lead and support finance-related projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply today.
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Financial Accountant
Our client is a rapidly growing construction and engineering organisation employing over 1,000 people across its international operations. With a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects throughout Europe, the company has established itself as a leader within its sector and continues to expand its footprint across 9 countries.
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers exposure to multiple entities and jurisdictions, providing an excellent platform for a qualified accountant seeking to further develop their career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The Role:
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Preparing and managing P&L and Balance Sheet reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany transactions.
- Managing bank reconciliations, payroll support activities and cashflow monitoring.
- Reconciling and analysing key costs across business units and presenting findings to budget holders.
- Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors.
- Producing monthly KPI and management reports for senior leadership.
- Responding to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.
- Supporting finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisting in the supervision and development of junior finance team members.
The successful candidate will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- A practice-trained background with strong technical accounting expertise.
- A minimum of 2 years’ PQE gained within industry.
- Experience in financial reporting, management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary.
- The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business with over 1,000 employees and operations across 9 countries.
- Exposure to a complex international finance function.
- Direct interaction with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
- Significant opportunity for career progression as the organisation continues to grow.
- A collaborative and high-performing finance team environment.
- A fully on-site position, 5 days per week, offering close collaboration with leadership and operational teams.
If you are a practice-trained accountant with industry experience and are looking to join a highly successful growth business where you can make a genuine impact, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.
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Financial Controller – Retail
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function within a long-established, multi-million-euro retail group.
This role is based from the company’s office on Grange Road, Cork.
As Financial Controller, you will oversee the finance function across five stores, reporting directly to the Operations Director while managing a team of three.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse business performance and implement solutions that improve profitability through effective management of sales, margin and overheads.
Three years’ experience within a multi-site business would be ideal, coupled with a background in managing a finance team.
Salary & Package:
- €75k-€85k
- 10% bonus
- 6% pension contribution
Key responsibilities for the role of Financial Controller include:
- Prepare accurate period-end management accounts within agreed timelines
- Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, KPI dashboards and variance analysis to support informed business decisions
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure any outstanding items are resolved promptly
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities
- Ensure financial controls are applied consistently across all stores, in line with company policies and statutory obligations
- Proactively identify and reduce financial risk through robust control processes
- Develop and refine finance policies, procedures and controls to protect company assets
- Lead the year-end audit process while ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, Revenue and regulatory requirements
- Manage the finance team and third-party service providers, ensuring service levels, compliance standards and company policies are maintained
- Oversee and support store-level cash office teams, ensuring strong cash management, timely reconciliations and adherence to company procedures
- Carry out regular store profitability reviews, translating financial insight into practical actions that enhance performance
- Collaborate with store management teams to strengthen stock control, reduce shrinkage and improve gross margin performance
- Monitor cash handling, banking and reconciliation procedures, identifying areas for ongoing process improvement
- Track key financial and operational metrics including sales, gross margin, labour costs, overheads, stockholding and profitability
- Complete margin and pricing analysis to support commercial decision-making
- Highlight opportunities to increase profitability, improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial performance across the business
- Prepare financial modelling and business cases to support investment decisions and strategic projects where required
- Partner with the Operations Director and Store Owner to build, challenge and deliver budgets, forecasts and financial plans, providing commercial insight to guide strategic decisions
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, encouraging accountability and continuous improvement
- Present financial performance, business risks and key recommendations to the Operations Director, Store Owner and senior management team
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting tools and finance processes
- Identify opportunities to automate or streamline routine finance processes and improve reporting efficiency
- Lead and support finance-related projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply today.
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Accounts Assistant – Citywest, Dublin
**Please ensure you can get easily to the office in Magna Business Park Citywest**
My client is a well-recognised Irish retail business with over 150 stores nationwide.
They are recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic and fast paced accounts team in Citywest.
Essential to this role is experience with financial account preparation and as part of the screening process you must have examples of this.
As Accounts Assistant you will play a critical role in supporting the finance function, particularly around month-end processes, audit preparation, and managing high-volume accounts activity.
I am looking for someone with 2 years’ experience in a busy accounts or finance environment, someone with exposure to high‑volume invoice processing.
This is a really great business, who prides themselves on offering a lovely culture and working environment.
Salary & Package:
- Salary €35k-€40k
- 10% Bonus
- Discounted Health Insurance
- 8% Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Free Parking on site
Responsibilities for the job of Accounts Assistant:
- Support month-end close activities including reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis
- Assist with audit preparation, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is provided
- Manage day-to-day accounts administration including processing, verification, and issue resolution
- Work closely with finance, buying, and marketing teams to ensure data accuracy and smooth workflows
- Maintain well-organised financial records with strong compliance and archiving standards
- Identify and contribute to process improvements within financial operations
Ideal Requirements for the job of Accounts Assistant:
- An Accounting Diploma/Degree or Qualified Technician or Part-Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP platforms.
Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply.
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Excel Recruitment are seeking applications for a Finance Manager for our client in the hospitality sector. We are ideally looking to speak to people who have previously worked in a multi-site, hospitality environment.
Requirements of Finance Manager Role:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Minimum 5 years post graduate work experience
- Previous experience in high volume multi-site hospitality or retail sector
- Full understanding of Irish tax system
- Ability to manage work processes on own initiative
The successful candidate for this Finance Manager role will join an Irish hospitality company at an exciting time of growth and will work closely with the senior management team to grow the company.
If you are interested in this Finance Manager role, please submit your CV or email any queries
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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Practice Accountant to take up a part-time role in Naas, Co. Kildare.
Our client an established accountancy practice is seeking a fully qualified Practice Accountant to join their team. The practice offers a variety of professional accounting, taxation, and advisory services to an extensive range of clients.
This is a permanent part-time role, requiring 2 full days per week.
The duties of the Practice Accountant include:
- Preparation of annual accounts for a variety of clients including SME’s and Individual contractors
- Preparation of revenue returns and the preparation work for Revenue audits.
- Manage a diverse and varied range of queries and requests from clients.
- Liaise with Tax Department to ensure timely submission of Returns.
- Maintaining and developing strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients
Requirements
- Professional qualification – ACA, ACCA
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a practice environment is essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Capable of prioritising workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
In Return
- Competitive salary €30-€35 per hour
- Part-time 2 full days, willing to work around your schedule
- On-site parking
If you are interested in this part-time Practice Accountant role, please submit your CV via the link provided or call Kayleigh on 045-397140. For more jobs, please visit the Excel Recruitment website.
Part Qualified Accountant – Retail
Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Part Qualified Accountant for our client’s head office in Dublin. This position would suit a newly or part qualified accountant with previous experience in retail who would like the challenge of joining a nationwide brand. The successful candidate will become an essential part of the financial team and report directly in to the Finance Manager.
Main Responsibilities
- Supports the financial team’s strategies and activities to drive financial results
- Maintains strong accounting & operational controls to manage and safeguard assets
- Ensure appropriate controls and reviews are in place to manage overhead cost and business risks
- Reconciles balance sheet and ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation
- Advises the finance team on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
- Support the development of the annual business plan, operating budget, forecasts, financial reports, profit and loss statements and annual audits
Main Requirements
- Strong IT skills with accomplished Excel experience
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Meticulous analytic, problem solving and reporting skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- New or Part Qualified with a recognised accounting body
If you would like to apply for this part Qualified Accountant Job Dublin, please send an up to date CV and we will contact you accordingly. If you have any questions in relation to this position, you can contact Laurence on 01-8717605. For similar live positions, please see the Excel Recruitment website.
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Excel Recruitment has an excellent opportunity available for a Financial Accountant to join our client’s team based in South-West Dublin.
Our client a leading Irish retailer, are looking for a part-qualified or recently fully qualified Financial Accountant to join their team.
This Financial Accountant position will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting of the monthly results, ensuring they reflect the current performance of the business, and driving initiatives as required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packs for the group
- Assist in the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of VAT and other statistical returns
- Involvement in the year-end process and preparation of deliverables for the audit
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Support preparation and management of overhead cost reviews
- Support the wider finance team as required
Requirements:
- Newly/part qualified with a recognised accounting body
- Strong IT skills including excellent knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central would also be an advantage
- Previous experience with multi jurisdiction VAT would be an advantage
- Prior exposure to E-Commerce controls and reporting would also be an advantage
- Excellent organisation, communication and team working skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proactive and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Reliable, flexible and positive approach to work
In Return
- Salary of €50-55K DOE
- Located in South-West Dublin
- Lots of room for career progression
Should you be interested in this Financial Accountant position, please upload your CV to the link provided or call Ciara Connolly on 045 397140. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted. For more jobs, please visit the Excel Recruitment website
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