A newly created opportunity has arisen for a tax accountant to join a leading Irish group and be part of a growing tax and finance function. A broad tax role, this is an ideal position for a newly qualified tax professional looking to step into a fantastic company and see many areas of tax from a commercial perspective. Reporting to the tax manager and working across finance and broader business areas, it will be an extremely varied and diverse role. A great place to work with excellent benefits on offer. About the Role Assist in tax reporting for half-year and year-end financial audits. Support the preparation of tax compliance filings, with a focus on Corporation Tax, RCT, and VAT. Identify and address tax technical issues, conducting detailed technical analyses and collaborating with specialists when needed. Monitor and interpret changes in tax policy, assessing their impact on the business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business units to ensure timely communication of potential legislative changes and their implications. Ad hoc tax consultancy to support different business units on tax related matters. Support the team on transformation and technology projects for efficiencies and process improvements. Ongoing review of controls and compliance procedures. About the Person Qualified chartered tax advisor (CTA) and ideally accounting qualification. Training completed within a tax team of a big 4/top 10 accounting firm. A team player with the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Strong communication skills and keen to develop relationships across the business. Open to learning and looking at new ways of doing things. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full-time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden are delighted to be supporting our client, a hugely successful property developer who are looking for a proactive and experienced Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will be a key member of a strong finance team, which consists of qualified finance professionals and accounts administrators. The successful person will have proven experience in a similar role. ABOUT THE ROLE: Prepare and file VAT and RCT returns Manage sales invoicing, customer statements, and follow up on overdue accounts Process customer receipts and maintain the Debtors ledger Process and file purchase and expense invoices Perform other ad-hoc duties as required ABOUT THE PERSON: Accounting technician qualification or equivalent Experience in a similar role within the SME sector Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Excellent attention to detail and proficient in MS Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr
Direct message the job poster from Barden Barden is delighted to partner with a leading Irish business in their search for a Credit Controller to join their finance team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As part of the credit control function, you will play a key role in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and supporting overall financial operations. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and analytical skills. The Role As a Credit Controller, you will: Implement company credit control policies and ensure adherence to agreed payment terms Manage customer collections through letters, phone calls, and stop lists Process and approve credit applications Handle customer queries related to credit control issues Prepare monthly aged debt and risk reports for senior management and the sales team Monitor and pursue returned payments Ensure debtor policy procedures are followed for overdue balances Manage Atradius credit insurance in line with agreed terms The Ideal Person 5+ years of experience in credit control or a similar role Strong IT and data management skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills Strong business acumen and numerical ability Highly organised with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong customer focus and problem-solving mindset This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team and contribute to a growing business. Please get in touch with Phonsie Irwin in Barden (Phonsie.irwin@barden.ie) for more information. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Food and Beverage Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Corporate Development - Senior Associate 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Barden have been engaged by a renowned Irish company to invite a corporate finance professional to join their team as a Corporate Development Senior Associate. This is a unique opportunity at this level sitting on a close-knit team, gaining direct exposure to a broad range of activities working closely with the senior leadership team. ABOUT THE ROLE: This role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise one’s corporate finance experience within an industry setting and add real value to a renowned Irish business. Main duties and responsibilities will include: Create financial models to facilitate projects; Analyse financial feasibility for new markets, mergers, acquisitions, and business growth opportunities; Conduct financial analysis and modeling; Present strategic, financial, and commercial insights to senior management; Assist in transaction negotiations and contract development; Support due diligence and deal structuring throughout all stages of projects; Ad-hoc projects and tasks as they arise. ABOUT THE PERSON: Qualified accounting professional with 0-2 years PQE; Previous corporate finance experience is essential; Ability to deliver both qualitative and quantitative analysis for decision making at senior management level; Self-starter who is motivated and can work autonomously; Good commercial acumen and ability to analyse qualitative information; Good problem-solving and analytical skills; Excellent working knowledge of Excel. This is an ideal role for someone looking for the opportunity to advance their career in Corporate Finance and progress within a progressive and significantly growing industry. Barden’s Accounting and Tax recruitment practice is where finance professionals go before they start looking for a job. Make sure you get expert advice about your Accounting / Tax career from Barden first – your future is just too important to leave to chance. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden is delighted to partner with a high-growth, Irish-founded company in their search for a Lead Payroll Specialist to join their finance team in Dublin. This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. As the company continues to scale, they are seeking a detail-oriented payroll professional to take ownership of payroll processing across multiple international locations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to refine payroll operations, drive process improvements, and work closely with both finance and HR teams. The Role As a Payroll Specialist, you will: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees and contractors across international locations Work with external payroll providers to ensure compliance with local tax and labour laws Manage payroll components, including bonuses, commissions, statutory payments, and benefits Administer employee benefit programs, ensuring correct payroll deductions Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations Support payroll-related projects, including process automation and system improvements Be the go-to person for payroll queries across the business The Ideal Person 3+ years of experience in payroll processing Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data Experience working across multiple jurisdictions Confident using payroll software and Excel A problem-solver with an interest in automation and process improvements Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role where you can make a real impact in a growing company. Please get in touch with Phonsie Irwin in Barden (Phonsie.irwin@barden.ie) for more information. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Barden is thrilled to have partnered with the Program Director of a global Irish tech company to identify a Business Analyst to join their PMO team. This role entails analysing and documenting system and business processes for the current structure of departments and services within the business. This role will offer the right talent to innovate with advanced business analytical approaches and support the group as they drive towards the achievement of their technology strategy. This is an initial 3 month contract to begin with potential opportunity of extension. "Our team has evolved into a dynamic force, spearheading transformative initiatives across our global organization. With substantial investment on the horizon, we're poised to bring on board a pivotal team member who will actively contribute to the delivery of our program strategy. Together, we'll lead the charge in delivering the most impactful change program our organization has undertaken in a decade." – Program Director ABOUT THE ROLE: Analyse and evaluate business processes within their online, technology-driven, and regulated industry. Work with teams to document existing business processes using tools such as BPMN 2.0 and capture the rationale behind current workflows. Create high-level process documentation across multiple business functions, including finance, HR, operations, marketing, risk & legal, product, data, and technology. Assess and communicate how proposed changes impact existing business processes. Design, document, and iterate on new business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Identify, document, and classify potential business risks. Engage with stakeholders across various business functions and global locations to align on process improvements. Contribute to business capability models, role documentation, and other strategic process initiatives. Establish close relationships with stakeholders based on trust and integrity, allowing to raise awareness and build momentum behind the strategy. Provide impartial input, ensuring all champion decisions are made through the empowerment of collaboration. Management of change processes, helping the group to adapt toward new requirements or improvements to the strategy. Understand what is to be achieved through greater agility. ABOUT THE PERSON: Possess up to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a regulatory industry. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in process analysis with proficiency in documenting complex business processes. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Experience in risk management and classification is preferred. Knowledge of business capability modelling and role documentation is an advantage. Note: The company operates with a hybrid work approach, with approximately two days a week in its Dublin office. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Analyst, Consulting, and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden is assisting our client, a well-established accounting practice, in their search for an Experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the team, providing hands-on experience and the chance to assist with core accounting and reporting activities. You will work closely with the lead accountant and other team members in a small to medium-sized firm that promotes a positive work culture. The company offers a competitive overall package, including pension, healthcare, and gym membership. ABOUT THE ROLE: Manage files and prepare weekly reports in collaboration with lead accountants. Liaise with internal and external partners to resolve queries. Prepare and review quarterly management accounts. Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights. Manage key supplier accounts and support accounts payable. Handle VAT returns and bank reconciliations. Prepare files by gathering and compiling information. Prepare Companies Office returns. Write to clients for accounts and other information. File correspondence as received/issued daily. Take and arrange calls with clients, banks, and other third parties. Track AML/KYC files. Scan prior year files when opening new year files. Handle additional ad hoc duties as required. ABOUT THE PERSON: Experienced in bookkeeping with a strong understanding of accounting principles. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software (SAGE) is an advantage. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our client is a leading Irish PLC with a global presence. They are looking for a Business Controller to join their high performing team. ABOUT THE ROLE: The role is an integral part of the finance team as it supports management in the overall execution and co-ordination of financial deliverables. The team is responsible for a variety of areas and the role provides the opportunity for both international and cross-functional exposure. This role will be sitting in the Dublin office on a hybrid basis. Main duties and responsibilities will include: Input and support in the preparation, co-ordination and delivery of all reporting requirements including monthly and quarterly deliverables, annual budgets and strategic plans Understanding key issues facing the business (pricing/cost analysis/operating cash performance, forecasts etc.) and providing clear analysis to support decision making Supporting the capital program including capex reporting, analysis and the operation Review and analysis of financial performance liaising directly with Divisional teams and the wider Group Finance team Engaging with a wide number of stakeholders across a variety of business-related topics and projects leveraging business intelligence tools to provide analysis and insights ABOUT THE PERSON: Big 4/Top 10 trained qualified accounting professional with at least 3-5 years PQE Advanced knowledge of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting process Excellent communication and collaborative skills Proven ability to manage workflows with multiple stakeholders in an effective manner Good commercial acumen #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden has partnered with a leading Irish retail/distribution group on a Commercial Finance Manager role. The group is on a strong growth trajectory and has recently gone through a strategic restructuring to support performance. This included the appointment of a new senior leadership team, including a new CFO and Group FC to bring the business into a new era of growth. ABOUT THE ROLE: This is a sole contributor Finance Manager role over a key division of the business. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Managing Director of the division to drive performance. The role is quite broad with a mix of financial accounting, commercial/finance business partnering, system and process improvement. It's a highly visible role where you can make a real impact in the business. You will have the opportunity to sit in board meetings, be an integral part of driving the strategic direction and performance of the division/wider business, while making a huge impact on process development/improvement for future growth. You will leverage your financial expertise and relationship-building skills to empower decision-making and contribute to the overall financial success of the organisation. Key Responsibilities include: Business Partnering with key stakeholders across the business including c-suite level. Lead the month-end closing activities for the division. Prepare budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic direction. Provide insights and make recommendations for future strategy. Identify and implement process improvements to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. Challenge current ways of working, drive efficiencies and cost savings. Projects. ABOUT THE PERSON: Qualified Accountant with 5 years+ PQE. Relevant accounting and commercial/business partnering experience. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and change management skills. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing, Strategy/Planning, and Finance Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
Direct message the job poster from Barden Barden is excited to partner with the Program Director of a global Irish tech company to identify a Business Analyst to join their Cyber Security team. As a Business Analyst, you will focus on supporting business transformation initiatives within the Cyber Security function, ensuring alignment between business and technical requirements. This is a daily rate contract role. The ideal person will have experience in business analysis, particularly in cybersecurity or IT, and will be dedicated to establishing and improving governance, processes, and business documentation. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the seamless alignment of business objectives with technology solutions, contributing to the success of the overall program. "Our team has evolved into a dynamic force, leading transformative initiatives across our global organization. With significant investment on the horizon, we are poised to bring on board a critical team member who will actively contribute to delivering the most impactful change program our organization has seen in a decade." – Program Director ABOUT THE ROLE: Work with senior cyber leaders and cyber SMEs to understand the Cyber’s BAU (Business as Usual) goals and priorities, and the capabilities required to deliver them. You will help establish a governance structure specific to Cyber Security and business transformation, ensuring it aligns with the overall program goals. Collaborate with each pillar lead to develop or enhance existing core process documents and workflows, ensuring consistency across the Cyber Security function. Work with third-party consultants supporting the program to document business requirements and processes, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy and business objectives. Track business analysis progress, issues, and risks using tools like Jira, ensuring seamless alignment of business objectives with technical requirements. Collaborate with the Architecture Team and third-party consultants to ensure appropriate mapping of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Toolset, considering all in-situ infrastructure dependencies. ABOUT THE PERSON: Minimum of 5 years' experience in business analysis, with a proven track record of supporting business transformation initiatives. Strong experience working with business stakeholders to document and align business requirements with technical teams, ensuring transformation success. Proficient in business analysis tools and methodologies, with a working knowledge of Jira for tracking business analysis progress and risk management. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to collaborate across organizational levels and with third-party partners. Solid understanding of Cyber Security governance and process improvement, with a focus on business outcomes and delivering value. Ability to work in a hybrid model, with approximately two days a week in the Dublin office. Interested in learning more? Please reach out for a confidential chat at jane.olden@barden.ie. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Facilities Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
