Project Accountant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We’re excited to welcome a Project Accountant to join our growing Finance Team. This role blends remote working with regular time spent at our National Office in Dun Laoghaire, offering a balance and supportive working experience.

About The Role:

As the Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation through major accounting system migration and deeply involved in audit-focused activities. Although a temporary position, it sits at the heart of a fast-paced, high-impact project designed to deliver on time and within scope. The role will combine strong analytical capability with practical problem-solving, ensuring financial processes, controls, and reporting remain robust.

This is a Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 35 hour per week contract.

Contract end date 19-10-2026.

The salary will be dependent on experience and based on the below range:

€56777-€73808

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the completion of year-end audit activities and manage auditor interactions
• Prepare and execute the migration plan for entities transitioning to the new accounting system
• Finalise trail balances, upload supporting documentation, and coordinate audit responses
• Act as the key liaison between auditors, the finance team, and wider stakeholders
• Assess current financial processes, identify improvement opportunities, and evaluate system options
• Support system configuration, cost analysis, and implantation planning to ensure a smooth transition
• Please review the below attached job description for more detail on key duties

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a detail-driven proactive Project Accountant who thrives in environments where precision and pace go hand in hand. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, yet confident collaboration across teams to support audits, process improvements, and system enhancements. You will have an analytical mind, that allows you to interpret complex financial data, while your practical judgement ensures recommendations are grounded. You will be a natural problem-solver, who stays calm under pressure, and communicates clearly.

Must Haves:

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Audit planning and finalisation experience
• Previous experience executing business process improvements
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Good orientation skills
• Excellent IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent people/interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills with focus on deliverables
• Project Management experience

Great to Have:

• Previous experience of working in the not-for-profit sector

Why Join Us?

• Making a Real Impact - Be part of a mission-driven team passionately advocating for supporting people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives with dignity
• Grow with Us - Access tailored induction and specialist training, plus meaningful career development opportunities to help you reach your potential
• Feel Valued - Enjoy long service awards, premium pay (where applicable), paid maternity leave, and a supportive culture that celebrates your contribution
• Work-Life Balance Matters - Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives empower you to live fully- at work and beyond
• Financial Security & Perks - Competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme (for eligible employees), free life cover, and access to the Health Care Staff Credit Union
• Support When You Need It - Benefit from the Employee Assistance Programme, revenue-approved mileage rates, and the Bike to Work Scheme

If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

You’re welcome to get in touch with informal queries by emailing the Hiring Manager.

Colin MacGonagle - Director of Finance - cmacgonagle@abiireland.ie

Please apply by Monday 30th March 2026 at 5pm.

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