Financial Accountant
- Posted 14 May 2025
- LocationAthlone
- Discipline Manufacturing
- Reference11569
Job description
Our client, a manufacturing company based in Athlone, County Westmeath, is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to be part of their Finance Team.
This is an initial 9 month contract with a view to permanency for the right candidate.
Key duties & responsibilities of your new role:
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Tina on 087- 408 665
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
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This is an initial 9 month contract with a view to permanency for the right candidate.
Key duties & responsibilities of your new role:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Maintenance of the General ledger.
- Journal preparation and posting.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of accounts to Head Office on a monthly and year end basis.
- Ensure all internal control procedures are implemented.
- Revenue compliance – responsible for VIES, Intrastat, etc. – return and compliance.
- Responsibility for cash management of the business.
- Cash flow preparation / Management of supplier payment process and on-site treasury contact.
- Management and operation of weekly payroll / Liaise with HR department re costs/variances.
- Monitor and measurement and weekly reporting of KPI’s to monitor business performance.
- Monthly sales reporting and variance analysis by customer to head office.
- Maintenance of data warehouse for internal Cognos reporting for Sales and Production.
- Investigation and analysis of aspects of business performance.
- Assistance with year-end statutory audit.
- Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQ experience in financial accounting, who has the ability to work effectively in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to take ownership, be proactive and achieve desired results is key.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident and articulate
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining consistent level of quality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong IT Skills - Proficient in MS office applications.
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Tina on 087- 408 665
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
We Value Your Trust.
