Commercial Accountant

Posted 13 February 2023
LocationCounty Kilkenny
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy
Reference9482
Contact NameKieran McKeown

Job description

What you need to know
You will work as a Commercial Accountant for our client a highly successful and established agricultural/food facility based in Kilkenny.

You will be responsible for all accounting activities, and you will support the senior management team in the decision-making process. There will be a significant commercial side to the role in terms of pricing.

The role is permanent with an attractive financial package.

You will report to the CEO, be part of the senior management team and manage a small finance team.

Your new job:
Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Produce and present the quarterly management information pack to include financial and management accounts, commentary on variances and KPIs.

  • Preparation of budgets and forecasts.

  • Build strong communication channels with the managers.

  • Manage AP, AR, payroll, credit control, cash flow, and banking.

  • Develop and drive product line profitability on a key set of financial KPIs.

  • Work closely with all external parties (insurance, legal, suppliers, auditors).

  • Prepare year-end financial statements and present to the auditors.

  • Prepare standard process costs for the different product families.

  • Support pricing of new contracts and products.

What are we looking for?

  • Qualified Accountant with 6+  years’ experience.

  • Strong software package experience.

  • Excellent Excel and system skills.

  • Lean experience particularly in agri, food, and service sector.

  • Commercially focused.

  • Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Apply for this job now or get in touch with Kieran McKeown (kieran@matrixrecruitment.ie)

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