The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.  Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. 

The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin based Senior Financial Accountant to our team on a 12-month fixed term contract and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Accountant reports to the Finance Manager and manages two Accounts staff. and supports the wider Accounts team. The team is responsible for managing the finance function and performing all key financial processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, working capital management, internal performance reporting and all external statutory reporting.

Primary responsibilities of the will include: 

• Preparation of the cash-flow analysis.
• Financial, trend and variance analysis.
• Assist with maintaining accounts:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain accruals/ prepayments
  • P&L oversight

• Assist with VAT compliance – VAT3/ VIES and RTD.
• Assist with year-end audit work.
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process.
• Assist in the overall finance function.
• Assist with and take ownership of ad hoc reporting projects/ analysis.
• Law Society reporting and compliance with regulations.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• 4 years PQE (ACA, ACCA or CPA). Big 4, Top 10 or industry background (audit or accounting)
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Previous exposure to the external/ internal audit process
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Experience with Legal or another finance system would be an advantage
• Experience with a legal or professional service firm would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Self-motivated with ability to use own initiative
• Commercial awareness
• Strong people management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Works well under tight deadlines
• Strong team player
• Strong analytical/ problem solving skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to use assertion and influence
• Disciplined work approach with strong time management skills

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Any candidates invited to interview for a role in Maples and Calder, Dublin, will receive a sensory overview of the office, inclusive of sensory maps and accessibility information.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.