Financial Accountant

Aurum is an international mineral exploration consultancy delivering geological, geochemical, geophysical and project management services throughout Europe, Africa and beyond.

Our work helps identify the critical raw materials required for the global energy transition. We combine technical excellence with practical field experience to support governments, major mining companies and junior explorers in discovering tomorrow's mineral resources.

The Aurum Group consists of Aurum Exploration Ltd, Aurum Discovery and a number of wholly and partly owned subsidiaries operating internationally.

We pride ourselves on providing a collaborative, supportive working environment where initiative is encouraged, continuous improvement is valued, and employees have genuine opportunities to develop their careers.The Financial Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Aurum Group of companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring compliance with statutory and tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a hands-on role suited to an ambitious accountant who enjoys working in a dynamic international business. The position offers significant exposure across all areas of finance and provides an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing global organisation.

Your key accountabilities include:

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts for the Group

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities

Assist with consolidated financial reporting

Support cash flow forecasting and reporting

Financial Operations

· Process and review journals, accruals and prepayments

· Review and reconcile intercompany balances

· Perform foreign currency revaluations

· Monitor fixed asset registers

· Support accounts payable and receivable functions where required

· Assist with payroll reconciliations

Budgeting & Analysis

Support the annual budgeting process

Assist with forecasting and variance analysis

Produce cost analysis reports for management

Analyse project profitability and operational performance

Provide financial information to support commercial decision making

Compliance

Prepare VAT returns and statutory filings

Assist with annual audit preparation

Liaise with external auditors, accountants and tax advisers

Ensure compliance with company financial controls and accounting policies

Support compliance across multiple jurisdictions

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve finance processes

Assist in developing reporting dashboards

Support implementation of new finance systems and automation initiatives

Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function

Skills and qualifications

Essential

ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified (or finalist nearing qualification)

3-6 years' experience in industry or practice

Strong financial accounting knowledge

Experience preparing monthly management accounts

Excellent reconciliation skills

Experience with budgeting and forecasting support

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong communication skills

Exposure to project accounting or professional services

Desirable

Experience working within an international business

Knowledge of multi-currency accounting

Experience preparing consolidated accounts

Knowledge of VAT across multiple jurisdictions

Experience with Xero, Projectworks (or similar accounting packages)

Pay: €45,457.96-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kells, County Meath