Your new company A well-established retail business with a strong presence across the island of Ireland. The organisation operates at pace within a highly commercial environment and prides itself on strong financial discipline, operational controls, and a collaborative culture that supports continuous improvement. Your new role You will join the finance team as a qualified accountant, playing a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, robust stock control analysis, payroll support, and timely monthly management accounts. This is a hands-on role suited to a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and contributing meaningful commercial insight to the business.A significant part of the role will focus on stock accounting and margin analysis, alongside supporting payroll processes and month-end close. Strong Excel capability will be essential, as you will regularly analyse large data sets, investigate variances, and present clear financial insights to support decision-making. What you'll need to succeed A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis Proven understanding of stock accounting, valuations, stock movements, and margin reporting Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse complex data accurately A commercial mindset with strong attention to detail Experience supporting payroll processes (advantageous but not essential) Organised, proactive, and able to work effectively with both finance and operational teams in a fast-paced retail environment What you'll get in return A permanent finance role within a stable, well-known retail business Exposure to a multi-site operation across the island of Ireland A varied and commercial role with strong involvement in operational decision-making A collaborative finance team with opportunities to influence process improvement Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience What you need to do nowIf you're a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and a passion for commercial finance, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Senior Accountant Benefits: £40000 - £50000 per annum