Assistant Accountant

A fantastic opportunity for an permanent Assistant Accountant / Part Qualified Accountant to join a leading
FMCG name based in Lucan, Dublin.

• Hybrid working- 3 days in office per week
• This role offers great month end and reporting exposure with a leading Irish name
• Pension, VHI cover, Bike to Work Scheme, company discount & more!
• Financial study support and study leave (ACCA's support)

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of quarterly & monthly management accounts for a number of site in accordance with tight deadlines
• Responsible for period end routines and journal entries across multiple sites
• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations and Group Reporting
• Weekly cash office controls
• Revenue return preparation & submission in accordance with Revenue deadlines
• CSO reporting
• Complete interim & year end audits in accordance with tight deadlines acting as a point of contact for auditor queries
• Identify and assess risks and inefficiency throughout the business
• Act as a point of contact for store queries

Person Specification & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 -4 years accounting experience
• Strong knowledge on debits and credits and experience supporting month end
• Part Qualified Accountant e.g. ACA / ACCA / CIMA or relevant experience
• Ambitious self-starter with positive attitude, committed to pursuing a career in accountancy and a desire to progress within the organisation
• Attention to detail with strong financial and analytical skills
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to agreed deadlines
• Strong communication skills will all level of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially with respect to large data sets