▷ [3 Days Left] Financial Accountant - Galway

19 hours ago


Galway, Ireland Smyths Toys Full time

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today

About The Role

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our growing team.

This role is located at our Head Office in Galway.

Responsibilities

1. Analysis of financial and non-financial data with a view to identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximise revenue.
2. Involvement in period end close activities and Management accounts preparation including P&L and Balance Sheet for a number of statutory entities.
3. Analyse and make sense of complex and high quantity information to effectively solve problems and aid decision making.
4. Responsibility for reconciling and reporting key costs in the P&L and business streams and monthly reviews with budget holders on same.
5. Assist in preparation of year end statutory accounts for a number of group companies including consolidation accounts.
6. Project work as directed by Head of Finance / Finance Director – focus on automation and process improvement.
7. Mentor junior staff across various sub departments (Accounts Payable, Reporting etc).
8. Key role in yearend external audit of the Financial Statements.
9. Involvement in the Preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasts for the group.

The Ideal Candidate

1. 1-2 Years PQE in practice or industry.
2. Strong analytical/data analysis skills are essential.
3. Ability to understand and manage complex intercompany/consolidation accounting processes.
4. Experience in Group/multi-country entities is an advantage.
5. Experience in SAP is an advantage.
6. Strong communication skills are a necessity, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues in other departments.
7. High level of commercial awareness and an ability to shape the future of the business and not just analyse the past.

Benefits

- Attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance.
- Benefits package inclusive of:

- 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service.

- Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement.

- In-store discount.

- Company sick pay scheme.

- Enhanced maternity and paternity payments.

- Life event gifts.

- Length of service awards.

- Life assurance cover.

- Employee assistance programme.

- Bike to work scheme.

- An active Sports & Social Club.

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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