ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Financial Accountant role:

ICON is recruiting for a Financial Accountant, on a Permanent basis, to join a thriving & growing team, based in our HQ in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Accountant, to gain responsibilities in a range of Financial and Business Partnering driven activities, become commercially focused and be a key player within the Finance activities or the global organization.

The Financial Accountant, will be responsible for:

• Weekly cash-flow monitoring and reporting.
• Liaising with and assisting external auditors - at both group and local levels.
• Assisting Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements.
• Assisting Tax Manager with tax queries across a range of European entities.
• Manage full Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare Monthly Financial Information for 2 or more European entities, including Management Accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial information is produced in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives while ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to.
• Calculation of Cost-plus revenue.
• Compliance (VAT returns, Statutory Financial Statements, CT returns and all other filings are completed and filed in accordance with local legislation & timelines).
• Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant.

To be considered for the Financial Accountant role:

• Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA with good accounts preparation experience.
• Good Systems experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience assisting Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements.

Benefits of working in ICON as a Financial Accountant:

• Remote working is available.
• Flexible working hours.
• Plenty of career development up the ladder, as well as multiple career routes.
• The opportunity to be part of an exciting & growing global business.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.