Junior Financial Accountant

Jennings ODonovan Partners a proud member of the RSK Group is a leading engineering consultancy specialising in renewable energy water infrastructure and sustainable development. As a recognised CPD Employer we provide a structured environment where early-career accountants gain deep commercial and technical expertise within a global network.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join our head office in Sligo. This role is designed for a newly qualified or part-qualified professional eager to manage essential financial operations while supporting the commercial success of our engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Maintain and reconcile daily/monthly bank accounts and manage petty cash and foreign exchange transactions.
• Transactional Management: Process purchase orders/invoices and maintain the sales ledger within our modern accounting systems.
• Commercial Support: Partner with senior engineers to manage debtor collections and resolve client billing queries ensuring a proactive approach to cash flow.
• Project Administration: Oversee the accuracy of employee timesheets to ensure precise allocation of time and expenses to specific projects.
• Compliance & Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly/annual budgets cashflow forecasts and Revenue/Statutory returns.
• Internal Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for staff queries regarding payroll expenses and general finance administration.

Person Specification:

• Education: Minimum Level 8 degree in Accounting or Finance; ideally pursuing or exempt from early-stage professional exams (ACCA ACA CPA or CIMA).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (v-lookups/pivot tables) and experience with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Sage Xero Oracle CoreTime or similar).
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial requirements clearly to non-financial engineering staff.
• Attributes: High level of accuracy meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
  

Why Join Jennings ODonovan

• Growth: Strong CPD commitment including coverage of professional membership fees and structured mentorship.
• Flexibility: Modern hybrid working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Culture: A collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow into senior financial roles within the RSK Group.
• Impact: Work on diverse projects that contribute directly to a sustainable future.
  
  

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We are a skilled multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm specialising in renewable energy water supply wastewater treatment and planning and environmental services. Located in Co. Sligo Republic of Ireland Jennings ODonovan began in 1950. Today our workforce of more than 100 includes design engineers planners project managers environmental scientists and resident engineers. We work with local authorities water and power utilities developers and industries in Ireland and overseas to help co-create solutions. Recent projects include the Meenadreen and Nysäter wind farms in Sweden and Lumcloon battery energy storage facility and the Lough Rynn international rowing course in Ireland.

From our headquarters in Sligo and an office in Dublin we provide engineering environmental and business expertise for renewable energy and infrastructural projects. We act as technical advisers to lending and banking institutions operating in the renewable energy sector and have significant experience in cost estimation conciliation and dispute resolution.

Jennings ODonovan is part of the RSK Group a leading integrated environmental engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business capable of weathering external challenges while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning our philosophy has remained the same: employ develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues growth. Were committed to preserving RSKs people-first culture promoting innovation and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If youre passionate about making a difference join us as we work together to build a brighter more equitable and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes