The Role
Support the Financial Controller with month-end close, management accounts, variance analysis, cost and inventory analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow monitoring, statutory compliance and audit support. Drive process improvements, maintain strong financial controls and provide operational teams with actionable financial insight.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Finance Accountant will support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, financial control and business performance analysis across the Irish Waste division. The role bridges transactional finance activities and strategic financial reporting, ensuring timely management information, strong financial governance and effective support for operational decision-making. Based in Carryduff, the successful candidate will play a key role in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
- Lead the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Produce variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary on business performance.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management.
Cost Management & Analysis
- Perform detailed analysis of cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory and operating expenses.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Support operational teams with financial insight to aid decision-making.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Monitor daily cash flow requirements.
- Support the Financial Controller with weekly, monthly and rolling forecasts.
- Assist with annual budgeting processes and ongoing financial planning activities.
Compliance & Governance
- Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, VAT and payroll regulations.
- Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and reporting.
- Support the development and enhancement of financial systems and controls.
- Work collaboratively across departments to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA accountant, or part-qualified with significant relevant experience.
- Previous experience in a management accounting, finance analyst or similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
- Knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience within waste management, industrial, manufacturing, environmental services or related sectors.
- Experience working within a multi-site business environment.
- Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools.
Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
Examples of Company Benefits:
- A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
- Employee life insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
About
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling.With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.
Skills Required
- Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA accountant, or part-qualified with significant relevant experience
- Previous experience in a management accounting, finance analyst or similar role
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and management accounting principles
- Knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory compliance requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience within waste management, industrial, manufacturing, environmental services or related sectors
- Experience working within a multi-site business environment
- Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools
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The Company
What We Do
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions operating across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company specializes in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, transforming complex materials into valuable, sustainable products for reuse in manufacturing and energy conversion. With a commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, Enva provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial, water, and wastewater services, helping customers tackle environmental challenges while preserving finite natural resources.
