Financial Accountant

Who We AreAt Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We’ve been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services – from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. Role PurposeWe are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting role involving preparation of Trustee Annual Reports, month end reporting and regulatory reporting, with scope for further development.

The role holder will work with the Group Financial Reporting Manager, Group Financial Controller and Head of Finance to ensure that all accounting and regulatory reporting responsibilities are completed on a timely basis. Accountabilities Of The RoleMainly preparing trustee annual reports and liaising with internal and external auditors where necessary. Preparing and submitting the monthly/quarterly/annual regulatory filings, including ASI returns in compliance with relevant standards to the Pensions Authority and the Central Bank of Ireland. Complying with internal reporting and reconciliation requirements relevant to this role mainly general and life premium reconciliations.

Reconciling balance sheets of Cornmarket and its subsidiaries. Ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the Pension Authority and other regulatory bodies. Preparing Quarterly and annual Central Bank reporting and other statutory filings. Managing the financial aspect of wound up or transferred schemes. Assisting with bi-monthly VAT corrections and adjustments to ensure tax compliance.

Skills Knowledge RequiredDegree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, or equivalent professional qualification desiredA minimum of 2 years’ experience working with an audit firm or trainee accountant or trustee accountant essentialStrong spreadsheet proficiency Exceptional attention to detailTime management and organisational skillsExcellent problem solving and decision-making ability Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills.

What We Can Offer You?Flexible working from home optionsSignificant investments in professional developmentAnnual leave that increases based on service, plus two additional company daysFlexi leave (option to take additional annual leave)Life leaveAttractive pension contribution ratesHealth insurance or wellness subsidyWorking abroad policyFully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy)Performance based bonus or commissionIncome protectionLife coverDiscounts on financial productsExcellent health wellbeing programmeEmployee Assistant ProgrammeActive Sports Social ClubBehavioural Competencies RequiredExcellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills for dealing with clients and colleaguesInfluential individualGood risk assessment, accuracy and analysis skillsKnowledge of risk control regulatory environmentAbility to work on own initiative to achieve deadlinesEqual Opportunities Data Privacy NoticeCornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment, We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, martial status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Suzanne. smith@cornmarket. ie). To review our data use practices, visit our Recruitment Data Privacy Notice