Company Accountant

Cathedral Eye Clinic is one of Irelands leading providers of specialist ophthalmic services, delivering exceptional patient care through innovation, advanced technology and clinical excellence. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Company Accountant to join our growing team. Reporting to the Group CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a key role in financial reporting, governance and commercial finance activities within a dynamic and expanding healthcare organisation.

This is a hands-on role for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining robust financial controls and supporting business growth through high-quality financial information and analysis.

The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance activities, including:
Financial Reporting & Control Preparation of monthly management accounts at both entity and group level. Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations. Posting and review of journals, including accruals and prepayments. Ensuring an accurate and timely month-end close process. Commercial Finance Support Working closely with the Group CFO to support:
Working capital management. Cash flow forecasting. Lender covenant reporting. Private Equity KPI reporting. Financial modelling and business analysis. Governance & Compliance Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits. Maintaining robust financial controls and audit trails. Liaising with external tax advisers, auditors and payroll providers. Ensuring compliance with internal governance and reporting requirements. Team & Process Improvement Providing support and guidance to finance team colleagues.

Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Strong experience in management accounting and balance sheet control Comfortable operating in a hands-on, private equity-owned business High attention to detail and strong professional judgement Desirable Criteria Healthcare, multi-site or regulated services experience. Exposure to audit or private equity-backed businesses. Experience improving finance processes or controls.

What We Offer 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (60 minute unpaid lunch) Hybrid working arrangements available Competitive salary, dependent on experience Biannual Bonus Scheme 31 days annual leave (including statutory holidays), increasing with service Additional birthday leave? Private healthcare Perks Card Pension contribution Company social events Ongoing learning and development Apply Now, if you are a qualified accountant looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that Cathedral Eye Clinic is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Skills:

ACA ACCA CIMA Company Accountant Benefits:
Biannual bonus Health Care Birthday Leave Ongoing Training & Development