GL Accountant

Cpl • Bachelor's Degree • 13 days ago

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Salary

$45k – $50k per year

Location

In office (Cork)

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Cpl scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Cpl

Cpl is an Irish recruitment and workforce solutions company headquartered in Dublin, providing permanent, temporary, contract and executive recruitment, managed services such as RPO, and project and consulting solutions. Founded in Dublin in 1989 and owned by Brexa since 2024, it makes about 8,000 placements a year for more than 5,000 organisations across Ireland and the UK, and its group includes specialist brands such as Allen Lane and Kenny Whelan. Its job board carries vacancies for client employers, from accountants, customer service agents and AML specialists to engineers, software developers, production managers and drivers, mainly in Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork.

cpl.com • HQ: Dublin, Ireland • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing • Est. 1989

GL Accountant - North Cork (25mins from Cork city)

Finance Operations Overview - Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

The GL Supervisor / Senior Financial Analyst oversees key accounting operations, month-end closing, and reporting accuracy across general ledger, working capital, treasury, and compliance. This role plays a vital part in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting annual audits, and partnering cross-functionally to optimize supply chain finance.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, stock adjustments, and inventory provisioning.
Prepare monthly analytical reviews for individual entities and assist in group financial consolidation.
Maintain reporting accuracy, support shared services, and compile audit documentation for annual reviews.

2. Supply Chain Finance & Inventory

Track inventory, manage supplier returns/credit notes, and ensure precise cost allocations and provisions.
Conduct regular physical-to-system stock reconciliations and monitor inventory ageing.
Partner with Logistics to optimize working capital investment and improve operational efficiency.

3. Working Capital, Treasury & Banking

Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: monitor creditor/debtor reconciliations, invoice matching, credit notes, and revenue cut-offs.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations in group reporting currency.
Monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposure, aligning cash positions with FX liabilities and inventory/sales valuations.

4. Tax, Compliance & Process Improvement

Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with regulatory deadlines.
Drive task ownership, adhere to group best practices, and safeguard company assets.

Experience & Qualifications

Professional Designation: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting designation.
Education: Relevant tertiary degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in core accounting principles, GL management, and MS Office (especially Excel).
Industry Experience: Background in supply chain/logistics accounting or payroll review is a strong plus.
Soft Skills: Collaborative mindset with clear communication skills, high accountability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.