Charles Hughes Ltd. (Portwest), a leading manufacturer of outdoor clothing and supplier of Portwest workwear, safety wear and PPE are now seeking applications for the position of Trainee or Part Qualified Accountant onsite in our Head Office in Westport. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 160 countries. Portwest design, manufacture and distribute market leading outdoor clothing and workwear, safety wear and PPE. Charles Hughes Ltd. is part of Portwest group and manages the Irish retail and distribution channels of Portwest supplying over 1000 customers in Ireland and employing 100 people in Ireland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts for review
Oversee month end close activities including journal posting
Enforce Tax compliance and submit Revenue Returns as directed
Reconciliations and investigations
Prepare and analyse reports for management team
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in the finance team.
Support with projects and tasks within finance department as required
SKILLS REQUIRED
Financial Accounting experience with ambitions to qualify as accountant
Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Excellent IT skills with advanced skills in Excel
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Degree in Accounting or Finance or similar.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance ,bonus, long service leave and other benefits commensurate with experience.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Please apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your experience relating to this position.