Accountant

Overview

We have fantastic opportunities in our centralised Finance Operations function for candidates who are highly motivated, with a strong accounting background and capability. The positions offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team in the Accounting & Reporting area. Our teams in this area are responsible for financial accounting and treasury accounting for the ESB Group and its Business Units.

Key Responsibilities

- Period close, consolidation and reconciliation activities at Group and Business Unit level.
- Preparation of annual statutory financial statements and ESB Group annual and interim report.
- Co-ordination of the annual audit process, engagement with external auditors and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and customers including corporate teams, financial planning & analysis team, business units and external auditors.
- Providing technical accounting support to Corporate and Business Units.
- Monitoring accounting (IFRS), technical and commercial developments and advising on their impact on the financial close of the Group.
- Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounting & Reporting function.

Experience and Qualifications

- Newly qualified/1+ year PQE with recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
- High level of technical accounting competency and strong analytical skills.
- Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong IT skills - knowledge of SAP/S4 Hana would be preferable.

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

This role will report to the Accounting & Reporting Manager.

Why Work with Us?

- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
- Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
- Sports and Social Clubs
- Networking opportunities
- Credit Union
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Up to €56,600 depending on experience

Closing Date

10th October 2025

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

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