Group Accountant

The Shannon Airport Group

We are a commercial state company and provide air transport and aviation services at Shannon Airport and its environs while also supporting the growing aviation cluster in the region. In addition, The Shannon Airport Group owns and manages a large commercial property in the region.

The Shannon Airport Group’s Finance team, including the Group Shared Services Centre (SSC), is seeking a Group Accountant on a permanent contract.  

Role Purpose:

The Group Accountant will join the Group Finance team and play a key role in the Group’s day-to-day financial reporting processes.  This is a broad Group Finance role combining month-end and statutory reporting, leadership of the Shared Services Centre (AP and AR only), and responsibility for internal audit coordination, risk reporting, and assurance to support the Group’s compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The successful candidate will manage two direct reports and work closely with senior finance leaders, external advisers and governance committees across the Group. 

The role reports directly to the Group Financial Controller and has a functional reporting relationship with the Group Chief Financial Officer for governance and compliance responsibilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Financial Accounting & Shared Services Centre

• Leading the month-end process for the Shannon Group holding company, including preparation of monthly management accounts and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Group month-end reporting including preparation of consolidated management accounts in line with month end timetable, and circulation of management reports. 
• Analysis and commentary on the financial performance through analytical review.
• Supporting the annual Group budgeting, reforecasting and financial planning process. 
• Preparation of annual consolidated statutory accounts. 
• Manage, support and develop two direct reports— Accounts Assistant and SSC Team Lead.
• Liaise with the company's auditors and tax advisers to assist with the annual audits, tax and other regulatory returns. 
• Responsibility for filing of the Shannon Group Vat return. 
• Co-ordination of shareholder financial reporting including requirements of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. 
• Other ad hoc duties including work on various finance projects as the need arises. 

Governance/Compliance 
Internal Audit 

• Central point of contact with the Shannon Group externally appointed Internal Auditor.
• Co-ordinate with Internal Auditor and the Shannon Group Executive Management Team on the development of the internal audit plan.
• Tracking of all open audit recommendations (both internal and external) to ensure appropriate ownership at subsidiary level, to allow appropriate reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and to support the co-ordination of follow up reviews with the Internal Auditor.
• Preparation of an updated summary report for each Audit and Risk Committee meeting. Co-ordinate the preparation of papers for the Committee.

Assurance framework 

• Develop and maintain the Shannon Group’s existing assurance framework to support the preparation of year-end assurance statements, supporting compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Manage the Shannon Group company internal financial control framework.
• Develop the financial controls testing plans for entity finance teams to support the Statement of Internal Control as required by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. 

Risk Management 

• Co-ordinate group risk meetings.
• Propose changes to Shannon Group risk registers following review of subsidiary risk registers.
• Ensure consistent reporting of risks to the Audit & Risk Committee, Safety, Security and Sustainability Committee and Board (in line with the existing Shannon Group Risk Management Framework and Policy).
• Keep the Shannon Group Risk Management Framework and Policy under review and ensure changes are captured and approved on a timely basis. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The candidate should have:

• A relevant third-level qualification in business, accounting or a related discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with 1-2 years PQE.  Audit experience gained in a large accountancy practice is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of people management, prioritising work and clearly outlining expectations and intended deliverables.
• Up-to-date knowledge in relation to IFRS accounting standards and internal controls.
• Experience of preparing consolidated accounts preferable.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems/reporting tools, process automation, MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Oracle experience desirable.
• Experience of report writing and the ability to convey complex information in a concise manner.
• Strong interest in enhancing financial controls and risk management. Previous experience advantageous.
• Practical, hardworking and committed individual with high personal integrity and attention to detail.
• A self-starter comfortable working to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work on an individual basis and as part of a team. 

Please refer to our website www.snnairportgroup.ie/careers/vacancies/ to complete the
application form, to include both CV and Cover Letter no later than 5pm Monday 16th November 2026. 

* Candidates will be required to successfully complete an interview, Garda Vetting and enhanced background check in accordance with National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) requirements and a pre-employment medical.