Job Description
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
- UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
- 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
- 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
- Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
- Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
A role at the heart of our fast-paced finance department with a focus on Board reporting requirements, month-end group accounting items and technical accounting items including acquisition accounting along with statutory and group level compliance requirements. The Role is in our Corporate team in finance, which in addition to items above, has responsibility for Audit, Financial Control, Tax, Treasury Management, and Legal Entity Reorganisations.
Standard set of monthly tasks but also frequent opportunity to get involved in projects. Version 1 is a rapidly growing technology company, with strong organic growth and growth via acquisitions. All of this means new and interesting challenges on a consistent basis, providing excellent opportunity for personal development and acquiring business acumen.
This role is suited to an ambitious and driven qualified accountant looking to progress their finance career, getting exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving multinational business.
Full time permanent role, Dublin based and hybrid working pattern.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
- Take responsibility for preparing sections of the monthly Board reporting pack, including financial results, key KPIs, Customer Success, and People Success.
- Liaise with stakeholders outside of Finance regarding reporting information, including HR, Commercial, and Head of Real Estate.
- Perform month-end accounting for areas such as leases, intercompany, holding companies, and equity, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Handle technical accounting queries as they arise (e.g., IFRS 16 accounting for new office leases, financial statement disclosure requirements).
- Prepare accounting entries for the consolidation of new acquisitions, including liaising with external advisors on Purchase Price Allocation.
- Liaise with external service providers on matters such as company secretarial activities.
- Support Sales and Commercial teams with financial input for bidding and tender processes.
- Support the wider Corporate Finance team on ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).
- Practice background with experience in audit and financial statements is desirable.
- Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.
- Logical thinker with a process-oriented approach and strong attention to detail, particularly in data analysis.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-growth environment.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with AI tools is desirable.
- Team player with a strong drive for results.
- Strong alignment with Version 1’s core values: Excellence, Drive, Personal Commitment, Customer First, No Ego, and Honesty & Integrity.
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
- Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits
- Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
- Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
- Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
- Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
- Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
- Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
- Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [recruiter email address] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
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