Graduate / Trainee Systems Accountant

BoyleSports Counterparty Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in Ireland is seeking a Graduate System Accountant to enhance their finance systems. The ideal candidate will support core finance platforms, assist in system improvements, and work closely with finance and IT teams. Essential qualifications include an accounting degree and proficiency in Excel. This role focuses on problem-solving and continuous improvement within their finance technology landscape, providing an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in finance systems is beneficial.
• Strong interest in technology-enabled finance is essential.
• Understanding of GL, AP, AR processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day use of core finance systems.
• Assist with system upgrades and process improvements.
• Collaborate on data quality improvements and automation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Part-qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Graduate System Accountant
Function/Department: Finance
Reporting To: Financial Controller
Location: Dundalk HQ / Ireland

Role Purpose

This person will support the effective operation and continuous improvement of BOYLE Sports’ finance systems, with particular exposure to Oracle Fusion across our retail, digital and corporate operations in Ireland, the UK, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate working toward accounting certificationsor early-career accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement and working with finance technology. You will act as a key link between Finance, IT and the wider business helping ensure that our core finance platforms (ERP/general ledger, reporting tools, banking interfaces, payroll and betting system feeds) are accurate, well-controlled and support reliable financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Systems Support & Maintenance

• Support day-to-day use of core finance systems (ERP/GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, reporting tools).
• Help maintain system structures (chart of accounts, cost centres, entities).
• Monitor financial controls, user access and segregation of duties.
• Assist with keeping documentation and process maps up to date.

Systems Development, Projects & Testing

• Support system upgrades, new modules, integrations and process improvements.
• Work with Finance, IT and vendors to gather requirements and test changes.
• Help prepare and run UAT, logging and resolving issues.
• Assist with data migration and reconciliations for new entities or products.

Reporting, Data Quality & Automation

• Work with Finance/BI teams to improve financial and management reporting.
• Monitor data quality across finance systems and reporting tools.
• Support automation initiatives (e.g., interfaces, workflows, reconciliations).
• Help troubleshoot system issues during month-end and year-end.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Support strong financial controls and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Provide data extracts and access reports for audits.
• Assist with improvements to data retention and information security.

User Support, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a first point of contact for finance system queries.
• Help create training materials and user guides.
• Gather user feedback and support ongoing system improvements.
• Promote best-practice use of finance systems and continuous improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Accounting degree with hands on experienceor part-qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong interest in finance systems, process improvement and technology-enabled finance.
• Understanding of core finance processes (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, reporting).
• Good analytical ability and willingness to learn system configuration and testing.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data.

Desirable

• Experience with any finance/ERP system (Oracle Fusion a plus but not required).
• Exposure to BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar).Basic knowledge of SQL or data querying.
• Experience in retail, gaming, gambling, or other high-volume transaction environments.
• Exposure to system implementations, integrations or UAT from internships or previous roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communication, with ability to work across finance, IT and operational teams.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks or small project activities.
• Curious, proactive and eager to improve processes and learn new systems.
• Strong integrity and commitment to accuracy and controls.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on, can-do approach.