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Cost Accountant

Location Co.Clare
Type Permanent
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About the Company

An Irish-headquartered global business is seeking a qualified accountant to join its growing Group Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a broad and commercially impactful role, with responsibility for cost and financial systems development across a global business. You'll work with local and international teams, helping to drive efficiency, consistency, and high-quality reporting across the organisation.

The Role

You’ll support the financial and cost accounting function, contributing to the delivery of timely and insightful data for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, technically strong, and confident managing systems, data, and process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and monitor operational costs, standard costs, and margins
  • Drive consistency and automation in cost accounting and reporting
  • Support the enhancement and maintenance of core financial systems
  • Review system interfaces and propose improvements to reduce manual work
  • Lead account reconciliations and prepare audit documentation
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors
  • Contribute to cross-functional finance projects

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
  • Strong experience in cost, commercial, or systems-focused finance roles
  • Excellent Excel and Power BI skills
  • Proven ability to manage and improve financial systems
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a high-visibility role with great exposure to international operations, systems, and senior stakeholders.

If you'd like to hear more (or know someone who might be a fit), feel free to reach out for a confidential chat.

Rosy Kennedy
Managing Director and Co-founder
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