Corporate Finance Executive

Corporate Finance Executive (Newly Qualified Accountant)

Salary: €55,000 - €60,000 DOE

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Hybrid)

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA Accountant to join a growing Corporate Finance & Business Advisory team.

This role offers direct exposure to business owners, entrepreneurs and senior decision-makers across a wide range of corporate finance projects, including business valuations, financial due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, financial modelling, fundraising and strategic advisory assignments.

This position is ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to move beyond traditional audit and accounts work and build a long-term career in corporate finance.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance

• Assist with business valuations for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Support financial due diligence assignments
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions projects
• Prepare financial analysis to support investment and transaction decisions
• Contribute to business plans, funding applications and information memorandums
• Conduct industry, market and competitor research

Financial Analysis

• Prepare financial models and cash flow forecasts
• Analyse historical financial performance and future projections
• Review management accounts and financial statements as part of client engagements
• Identify key commercial and financial risks within businesses and transactions

Client Advisory

• Attend client meetings alongside senior team members
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders
• Respond to client queries in a professional and timely manner
• Support Directors and Managers in delivering high-quality advisory services

Internal Responsibilities

• Maintain project files and supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of corporate finance reports and presentations
• Develop technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues across Audit, Accounts and Tax teams

Requirements

Essential

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA accountant
• Training completed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment
• Strong financial accounting and analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable

Experience or exposure to:

• Business planning
• Financial modelling
• Due diligence engagements
• Business valuations
• Management accounts
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Corporate finance and business strategy
• Working with SME and owner-managed business clients
• Presentation preparation using PowerPoint

Personal Attributes

• Commercially curious with a genuine interest in how businesses grow and create value
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Professional and confident communicator
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Team player with strong relationship-building skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary of €55,000 - €60,000 DOE
• Exposure to a broad range of corporate finance and advisory projects
• Direct interaction with business owners and senior decision-makers
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to transition into Corporate Finance and gain hands-on experience across high-profile advisory and transaction projects.