Assistant Financial Controller

Reed Accountancy are currently with a fast-growing, international technology business that is continuing to expand across Europe. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Financial Controller to take ownership of their Irish entity while supporting wider European operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to step into a high-impact role within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and compliance for the Irish entity.

This position will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, is detail-oriented, and is comfortable working across both core financial reporting and some transactional finance activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Support month-end close processes including accruals, prepayments, journals and depreciation
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support variance analysis and group reporting requirements
• Contribute to weekly and monthly cash flow reporting

Compliance & Statutory

• Maintain robust financial controls and processes
• Prepare and submit Irish VAT returns
• Oversee Intrastat and VIES reporting
• Support year-end audit and statutory accounts
• Assist with corporation tax and regulatory compliance

Operational Finance

• Partner closely with Sales and Logistics teams to ensure accurate invoicing
• Review and approve sales invoices
• Oversee aged debtors and creditors and support credit control
• Approve lower-value purchase orders
• Provide occasional support for transactional finance tasks

Planning & Process Improvement

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Assist with finance support across additional European entities as the business grows

You’ll be a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) with strong experience supporting an Irish entity, including hands-on preparation of Irish VAT returns and a solid understanding of EU VAT and cross-border reporting. You’ll have proven experience with month-end processes and management reporting, alongside strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Experience within a multi-entity or international business, exposure to wider European operations, and familiarity with systems such as Xero, NetSuite or Salesforce would be highly advantageous, as would experience working within a US or globally reporting structure.

The office is accessible via local public transport and offers free onsite parking. The business offers a hybrid working model with two days in the office and three from home.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, gain international exposure, and be part of an exciting growth journey, apply today.