Financial Accountant

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

Department: Finance

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

Role Purpose

Assist with the month-end close process; preparation of statutory financial statements and management of the external audit process for the Blackrock Hospital Group; management of risk and compliance with accounting standards, taxation and other relevant legislation

Qualifications/ Experience

Qualified Accountant, 2-3 years PQE desirable

1. Key Responsibilities Assets and month end

• In conjunction with the FP&A team, preparation of monthly journals for Fixed Assets, Stock, Pharmacy, Debtors and Creditors, and responsibility for the balance sheet reconciliations in these areas.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and balance sheet inventory reporting including management of the capital suspense, depreciation recording and tracking / capitalisation of staff time on capital projects;
• Preparation of the annual capex budget and monitoring spend vs budget throughout the year
• Co-ordination of and attendance at annual and interim stock takes and cash counts, and ongoing review of high value stock

Audit and statutory

• Preparation of the FRS102 pension disclosures, post year end journals for stock take and audit outcomes,
• Co-ordinate annual and interim audits, liaise with external auditors and deliver data and documentation requests
• Provision of financial information to Head Office to facilitate the consolidation of group statutory financial statements
• Review financial statements, as well as letters of representation and support for final review and sign off by Financial Controller and CFO

Taxation

• Preparation of bi-monthly VAT3 and other revenue returns as they fall due including RTDs, Customs & Excise.
• Co-ordination of the ixbrl accounts conversion
• Submission of corporation tax reporting information to facilitate the preparation of corporation and deferred taxation computations
• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal and external audit recommendations
• Assist with the ongoing implementation of GDPR requirements for the Finance Department
• Engage with the finance team on continuous improvement and commit to the adoption of best practice while seeking out opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Undertake various other ad hoc reporting or accounting assignments and projects as required / requested

2. Communication Skills

• Engage, collaborate and communicate appropriately with finance and other colleagues to ensure a quality service is provided to all while constantly striving for excellence in patient/customer care.
• Communicate with colleagues in a professional manner
• Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings.
• Accept constructive advice when appropriate.
• Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of Blackrock Clinic.
• Observe the appropriate lines of authority.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of Blackrock
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the Hospital/Clinic as required.
• Observe annual leave policy with due consideration for strict reporting deadlines and the timing of other key deliverables.
• Continue to develop personal knowledge, attend internal training as required and seeks outside educational opportunities.
• Present a professional appearance and confirm to the dress code
• Is always punctual
• Flexible attitude to changing work practices.

At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team, you can benefit from:

• Pension
• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

Please Note:

Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at

It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.