Group Financial Accountant

POSITION Group Financial Accountant Reporting to Group Financial Controller and will also provide support to the Group Chief Financial Officer. Base Group Head Office in Fonthill. (Hybrid working available). Key stakeholders Group Financial Controller Group Chief Financial Officer Clinic Finance Teams CEO's of Blackrock Clinic, Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic Group Chief People Officer Group Chief Information OfficerRole purposeThe successful candidate will play a key role within areas of the Group Finance function such as Board reporting, governance, systems improvement, and weekly reporting. This role will interact with management at all levels and will offer exposure to a variety of tasks involving financial and management reporting, budgeting, and systems project work. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious qualified accountant to learn and get exposure to many financial aspects of a large business.Key responsibilitiesSupport the preparation of monthly group management accounts and contribute to periodic forecasting and variance analysis.Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for group entities and provide support throughout the endtoend group budgeting process.Support Group Accounts Payable activities, including supplier reconciliations and payment processing.Assist with yearend statutory accounts preparation, audit coordination, and tax compliance requirements.Provide support on technical accounting queries, financial reporting matters, and ongoing accounting issues across the group.Take a lead role in the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of governance frameworks, financial controls, and group policies as Blackrock Healthcare Group continues to grow.Coordinate and collate Board reporting submissions from each trading division, working closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery ahead of Board meetings.Deliver insightful weekly and monthly financial reporting, highlighting key variances against budget and prior year, to support informed decisionmaking by the Board and senior management.Contribute to groupwide systems improvement and finance transformation initiatives, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of modern financial and business technology.Coordinate the collation and review of information for fullyear financial forecasting across Blackrock Healthcare Group.Participate in ad hoc finance projects and systemsrelated initiatives as required.Provide support to Group Procurement activities, including financial analysis and reporting.Support the wider Group Finance function with administrative and operational finance duties as required. Key competenciesDemonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to manage responsibilities effectively.Proven timemanagement skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and consistently meet tight deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.High level of attention to detail, with a strong commitment to delivering accurate work to a consistently high professional standard.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to group objectives and crossfunctional initiatives.Experience with accounting systems and data analytics tools is desirable.Flexible and adaptable approach to work, including a willingness to work outside of normal business hours when required to meet business or reporting deadlines.Experience within the healthcare sector is advantageous but not essential.The role is primarily based at Group Head Office; however, regular travel to hospitals and other group locations is required. Qualifications and experienceA recognised professional accounting qualification or working towards qualification.A thirdlevel qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.2-5 years' relevant postgraduate experience in a financial accounting or similar role, gained in industry, practice, or a combination of both.Experience in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.Experience using accounting systems and strong Excel skills; exposure to data analytics or reporting tools is advantageous. This job role profile is subject to periodic review and may be updated as needed.April 2026