Accountant
Position Description
ESB is leading Ireland’s transition to Net Zero by 2040, delivering reliable and affordable energy through sustained investment in low‑carbon generation and resilient infrastructure. Finance Operations plays a critical role in this transition, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust governance to support effective decision‑making across the business.
We have fantastic opportunities in our centralised Finance Operations function for candidates who are highly motivated, with a strong accounting background and capability. The positions offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team in the Accounting & Reporting area. Our teams in this area are responsible for financial accounting and treasury accounting for the ESB Group and its Business Units.
Key Responsibilities
- Period close, consolidation and reconciliation activities at Group and Business Unit level.
- Preparation of annual statutory financial statements and the ESB Group annual and interim report.
- Co‑ordination of the annual audit process, including engagement with external auditors and delivery of required outputs to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers, including corporate teams, the financial planning and analysis team, business units and external auditors.
- Partnering with the business on accounting‑related matters and providing technical accounting support to Corporate and Business Units.
- Monitoring accounting (International Financial Reporting Standards), technical and commercial developments and advising on their impact on the Group financial close.
- Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and participation in projects within the Accounting and Reporting function.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Newly qualified/1+ year PQE with recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) or part-qualified accountant with relevant work experience.
- High level of technical accounting competency and strong analytical skills.
- Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong IT skills - knowledge of SAP/S4 Hana would be preferable.
Location
This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office, Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
This role will report to the Accounting & Reporting Manager.
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- Career development through mentoring and training
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
- Sports and Social Clubs
- Networking opportunities
- Credit Union
- Generous Pension
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
Up to €58,600 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing Date
21st April 2026
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.