Financial Accountant
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health, driving profitability, and the operational success of the organisation. Support the Finance Director in ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Supports in the analysis of production costs, manages budgets, and provides strategic insights to support operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
* Ensure proper reconciliation of accounts, including inventory, cost of goods sold, and production expenses.
* Monitor and analyse production costs, raw material usage, and inventory valuation.
* Collaborate with production teams to track and control manufacturing expenses.
* Assist in the development of budgets for operational and capital expenditures.
* Create financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
* Track and report budget performance, addressing any discrepancies.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including but not limited to VAT, corporate tax, and payroll taxes.
* Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and implement audit recommendations.
* Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
* Work with banks and financial institutions to optimise banking relationships.
Qualifications & Experience:
* A 3rd level qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* Professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA).
* Previous experience in financial accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or food production environment is a distinct advantage.
* Proven track record of inventory management and cost accounting processes.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Arklow, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Financial accounting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Professional qualification, e.g. ACA (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
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