Financial Accountant

Role overview

Air Shannon is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join its busy finance function in Shannon, County Clare. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this permanent position focuses on producing timely and accurate management accounts and financial information for both local leadership and the parent company.

What you will do

• Support the month-end close cycle by preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Carry out monthly profit and loss reviews and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Help prepare monthly reporting packs and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and other one-off submissions or tasks.
• Contribute to the annual external audit and associated regulatory filings.
• Handle ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks as needed.
• Look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency within the finance team.

Experience and qualifications

The role requires a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience. Experience using NetSuite, or a similar system, would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Skills and attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Self-driven and proactive working style.
• Reliable, efficient, and trustworthy manner.

Benefits

The company offers a wide-ranging benefits package that supports wellbeing and professional growth, including flexible working arrangements, health insurance contributions, a company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension coverage, training support, and wellness initiatives.

About the company

Air is a global manufacturing automation business that combines long-standing industry experience with a fresh, forward-looking approach. Operating across six sites in the USA, the UK, and Ireland, the company serves customers worldwide with a strong focus on quality, speed, technical excellence, and long-term support.

Additional information

This summary is not exhaustive and the duties or requirements may change over time. Air is an equal opportunities employer.

Candidates must be living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit. If you do not have the right to work, the employer is unable to support your job search.