About Marco
Marco designs and manufactures innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispense solutions. Our clients are some of the biggest names in the coffee, foodservice, and catering industries, and our beverage solutions can be found in coffee shops, offices, hotels, convenience stores, and restaurants all over the world.
We are driven by our passion for knowledge, innovation, and design. As industry leaders with over 40 years' experience, we embody a purpose to re-imagine beverage excellence everywhere. We listen, are curious, and create solutions in an open-minded and collaborative way.
MARCO is a certified B-Corporation, part of a global community that meets high standards of social and environmental impact. We maintain strong ESG standards throughout our business, focusing on employee, environment, operations, and community.
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Assistant Accountant Role
This role is based in Dublin and supports the finance team with day-to-day accounting activities and month-end processes, while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and working with our US company.
This position is ideal for a proactive individual who wants to develop their accounting expertise with the opportunity to advance their career in an environment that values growth and learning.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
* Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
* Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and maintain general ledger accuracy
* Reconcile bank accounts, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances
* Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with local and US GAAP standards
Management Accounting
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and key reports for leadership teams
* Analyse variances and provide commentary on production costs, overheads, etc.
* Assist with cost accounting and inventory management
Accounts Payable & Receivable
* Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment runs while ensuring compliance with payment terms
* Check & Process all Global Employee Expenses
* Support the credit control process, issuing invoices, and managing customer accounts
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies efficiently
ESG Sustainability Reporting
* VAT POE and reconciliations to ROS reports
* Assist with VAT returns, Intrastat, and other regulatory filings for MBS and MBU entities
Other Responsibilities
* Assist with ad hoc finance projects, process improvements, and system implementations
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Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
* Part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
* Actively working towards a full accounting qualification in the next 2-3 years
Experience:
* Minimum 1-3 years experience in an accounting/finance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
* Exposure to US GAAP and/or working with US-based financial processes is a significant advantage
* Strong experience with financial systems and ERP software
Skills:
* Strong understanding of general accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, data analysis)
* Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Effective communication and collaboration skills to liaise with cross-functional teams
Additional Requirement
You will be required to support the US Team and start and finish times will be approximately 10am to 6pm.
Marcos Commitment
MARCO is committed to recruiting people from all walks of life and backgrounds to reflect our customers and our community and to help make our business stronger.
We are proud to have been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation, which recognises a company's success in embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in its business.
We are committed to continuously progressing in this area, to educate ourselves, and to continue to create a respectful and welcoming environment for all our staff.
MARCO encourages applications from minority groups, women, the disabled, and all other qualified applicants.
We have implemented various initiatives such as family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and an employee support programme that are open to everyone.
Where possible, we believe in hiring and recruiting locally to support the local community's economic development.