Recently Qualified Accountant

Recently Qualified Accountant

CitySwift is looking for a Recently Qualified Accountant to join our rapidly growing team. 

As the world's leading data platform for public transport, CitySwift powers data-driven decision making for some of the largest transport networks across the globe. Backed by over €15 million in venture capital funding and a partner list that includes the world's largest public transportation operators and government authorities, such as National Express, Go-Ahead Group, Transport for London and many more, CitySwift is in accelerated growth mode with 100% YOY revenue growth and 150% growth in new customers in 2023.

CitySwift’s mission is to increase the adoption of sustainable public transportation usage around the world - our platform currently optimises over 1 billion passenger journeys annually, and our target is to reach over 10 billion by 2026. 

At CitySwift, you’ll get the opportunity to take ownership, deliver measurable impact and develop professionally - reshape the future of public transport by accelerating CitySwift’s growth!

About the role

You will oversee the company’s day to day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close processes and compliance with accounting standards. You will manage key functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition, while supporting the preparation of board reports and monthly investor updates. The role requires a detail-oriented individual. You will have an opportunity to grow within this role as Cityswift continues to scale internationally, playing a key part in supporting the company’s global expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Month-End Reporting: Oversee the month-end closing process, including the preparation of financial reports, reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Accounts Receivables & Payables: Ensure timely invoicing and collection of payments and that all vendor invoices are recorded accurately and paid in a timely manner
• Invoices & Receipts Management: Manage and reconcile invoices and receipts (Revolut), ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system (Xero).
• Expenses, Data Entry, and Manual Journals: Ensure accurate data entry in Xero, manage expenses, and oversee the posting of manual journals for accurate financial reporting.
• Revenue Recognition Reporting: Revenue reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support Drafting of Board & Finance Reporting: Assist in the preparation of MI reports for the Board and senior management, ensuring all financial data is clearly communicated and aligned with business objectives.
• Payroll & Time Allocation: Support payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees.
• Timesheet Reporting: Manage the collection and reporting of timesheets, ensuring accurate tracking of hours worked across projects and departments to support resource allocation and billing.
• Audit Administration: Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audits, ensuring all required documentation is prepared and provided to auditors in a timely manner.
• Weekly Pay Runs: Process weekly payments to vendors, contractors, and employees are processed accurately and on time.
• Grant Funding Applications: Manage the application and reporting processes for grants, including Enterprise Ireland and EU funding, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• ESG Analysis & Reporting: Manage ESG analysis and reporting, ensuring the company meets its ESG objectives.

Key skills

• Recently Qualified Accountant - ACCA / CIMA / ACA. 
• Ideally Big 4 Trained or strong industry experience.
• High level of attention to detail and technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Capacity to deal with a wide variety of different tasks and to prioritise as required
• Ability to be proactive and use initiative

We value, recognise and reward our people 

• Salary €50k - €55k (D.O.E. and qualification)
• Allowance to pay for annual professional accreditations ie. ACCA / CIMA / ACA. 
• Health and Life Insurance and matched pension schemes
• 25 days annual leave, with additional company days off throughout the year 
• Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote working opportunities including Work Abroad Program
• Paid Sick, Maternity and Paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health and wellbeing supports
• Employee referral program with opportunity to earn up to €4,000 per referral
• Annual Service recognition benefits (Additional Annual leave and pension contributions)