Group General Ledger Accountant
AMCS Group · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Job highlights
- Lead statutory and consolidated financial reporting.
- Manage General Ledger areas and close support.
- Provide technical accounting policy support.
- Drive finance transformation and automation.
- Work in a lean, high-ownership team.
About the role
About AMCS Group
Sustainability software specialist, AMCS, is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australasia. With over 1,300 highly-skilled employees across 22 countries, we specialize in delivering technology solutions to facilitate a carbon neutral future. Our innovative SaaS solutions increase efficiency and boost sustainability in resource-intensive industries. Over 5,000 customers across 23 countries already benefit from our Performance Sustainability software, ensuring we deliver practical solutions for improved profitability and environmental resilience across the globe. AMCS offers team members more than just a job, but an opportunity to map out a career with a company that is growing, evolving and setting out new ways of working that are having a positive impact on the world around us. AMCS was established in Ireland and holds onto those local roots and ‘start-up’ mentality with a culture of connection. Connection to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our community that creates a working environment that fosters openness, collaboration and creativity.Purpose of the Role
The Group General Ledger Accountant is a key member of the Group Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting team, reporting to the Group Accounting Manager. Together, this lean, high impact team of two is responsible for:- The annual Group consolidated financial statements
- Local statutory financial statements across the Group
- Technical accounting support and policy application across the business
- Coming directly out of practice into their first industry role,
- Or 1–3 years post qualification, seeking broader ownership and impact
Key Accountabilities
Group Statutory & Consolidated Reporting
- Consolidation adjustments
- Group journals and eliminations
- Disclosures and supporting schedules
- Prepare and coordinate local statutory financial statements across multiple jurisdictions
- Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits
General Ledger Ownership & Close Support
- Own and prepare assigned GL areas, journals and reconciliations
- Support month end, quarter end and year end close activities
- Investigate and resolve accounting issues and balances
- Partner with wider Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete GL postings
Technical Accounting & Policy Support
- Technical accounting assessments
- Accounting memos and position papers
- Interpretation and application of IFRS / FRS standards
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and policies
- Maintain clear, audit ready documentation aligned with Group policies
Finance Transformation, Automation & Lean Accounting
- Actively contribute to the modernisation of statutory and GL reporting processes
- Reduction in manual journals and reconciliations
- Increased use of system generated data
- Leaner and more predictable close cycles
- Automate repeatable tasks
- Eliminate low value manual work
- Improve data quality at source
- Work closely with Finance Systems and Data teams on transformation initiatives
AI, Analytics & Modern Reporting Mindset
- Bring a strong interest in AI, analytics and BI tools to financial and statutory reporting
- Reconciliation and variance analysis
- Analytical review and disclosure support
- Identifying anomalies and trends
- Improve close efficiency
- Enhance control and review
- Reduce rework and audit friction
Small Team, High Ownership Environment
Operate Effectively In a Lean Team Of Two, With- Broad exposure
- High accountability
- Close collaboration
- Strong documentation
- Cross coverage
- Standardised processes
Candidate Profile
This Role Will Suit Someone Who- Is a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Is either: Coming directly out of practice, or 1–3 years post qualification in industry
- Has strong exposure to: Statutory financial statements, Group reporting and consolidation, Technical accounting
- Is motivated by: Building things properly, Improving how work gets done, Learning beyond traditional financial reporting
- Brings a modern finance mindset, with curiosity around systems, data, AI and automation
- Enjoys working in a small, high performing team with real ownership
Skills & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Strong grounding in IFRS / FRS
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Strong Excel skills; experience or interest in: Power BI / analytics tools, Automation or AI use in finance (advantageous, not essential)
- Clear communicator, comfortable discussing accounting matters with auditors and stakeholders
What Success Looks Like
- High quality, timely statutory and group reporting outputs
- Smooth audit processes with strong documentation
- Reduced manual effort and increasing automation over time
- Consistent improvement in close efficiency and predictability
- A developing accountant who grows rapidly in an industry environment
- A statutory reporting function built for scale, not firefighting
Key skills/competency
- Statutory Reporting
- Group Consolidation
- Technical Accounting
- IFRS/FRS
- General Ledger
- Finance Transformation
- Automation
- AI in Finance
- Power BI
- Audit Liaison
Skills & topics
- Group General Ledger Accountant
- Statutory Reporting
- Consolidation
- Technical Accounting
- IFRS
- FRS
- General Ledger
- Finance Transformation
- Automation
- AI
- Power BI
- ACA
- ACCA
- Ireland
- SaaS
- Sustainability Software
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your qualifications in statutory reporting, IFRS/FRS, and GL ownership. Emphasize any experience with finance transformation, AI, or automation tools.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Express your motivation for improving processes and your interest in a modern finance mindset. Clearly state your qualification status (ACA/ACCA).
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with financial statements, consolidation, technical accounting assessments, and IFRS/FRS application.
- Showcase your transformation mindset: Demonstrate your curiosity for AI, analytics, and automation. Discuss how you've reduced manual work or improved efficiency in previous roles.
- Highlight team collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work effectively in a small, high-accountability team and your cross-coverage and documentation skills.
Technical preparation
Master IFRS/FRS standards and applications.,Practice consolidation adjustments and eliminations.,Develop strong GL reconciliation skills.,Familiarize with Power BI or analytics tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex accounting issue you resolved.,How have you improved a financial process?,Share an experience working in a lean team.,How do you balance detail with pace?
Frequently asked questions
- What qualifications are essential for the Group General Ledger Accountant role at AMCS?
- To be considered for the Group General Ledger Accountant position at AMCS, you must be a fully qualified accountant, holding certifications such as ACA or ACCA, or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, having strong exposure to statutory financial statements, group reporting and consolidation, and technical accounting is crucial. Whether you're coming directly from practice or have 1-3 years of industry experience post-qualification, your foundational knowledge in these areas is key.
- What is the typical career progression for a Group General Ledger Accountant at AMCS?
- AMCS emphasizes career mapping and offers opportunities for growth within the company. For a Group General Ledger Accountant, progression could involve taking on more complex accounting areas, leading specific finance transformation initiatives, or moving into broader controllership roles as the company evolves. The role is designed for rapid development within an industry environment, with a focus on building a scalable statutory reporting function.
- Does AMCS require specific software experience for the Group General Ledger Accountant role?
- While strong Excel skills are essential for the Group General Ledger Accountant at AMCS, specific experience with Power BI or other analytics tools, and automation or AI in finance are considered advantageous but not essential. The company values a modern finance mindset and curiosity towards these systems, indicating a willingness to train or develop skills in these areas.
- What does AMCS mean by a 'modern finance mindset' for this role?
- A 'modern finance mindset' at AMCS for the Group General Ledger Accountant role involves a curiosity and proactive interest in leveraging systems, data, AI, and automation to improve financial and statutory reporting processes. It means looking beyond traditional accounting methods to find efficiencies, enhance control, and drive transformation within the finance function.
- How does AMCS foster a culture of connection and collaboration in its finance teams?
- AMCS cultivates a culture of connection through openness, collaboration, and creativity, stemming from its Irish roots and start-up mentality. For the Group General Ledger Accountant role, this means working closely within a lean team of two, collaborating with wider Finance teams, and partnering with Finance Systems and Data teams on transformation initiatives. This environment encourages broad exposure and high accountability.