Company Accountant

Job Title: Company Accountant Locations:Drogheda/Dublin Office Hybrid Job type:Full-time permanent (Must be based in Ireland with current valid visa) Overview: Our client is the innovative market leader in the design and manufacturing technical and decorative solutions to a worldwide diverse customer base.
They currently employ over 3000 people internationally however since inception they have not lost any of their core values and rely on their employees as their biggest asset.
Today, they are a widely recognised worldwide brand in the industry and well known in Europe thanks to our wide product portfolio.
They have a sales & finance office and a distribution centre in Ireland, which currently is home to a small dynamic and welcoming organization with 12 employees.
As Company Accountant you will be responsible for the administrative and financial management of a small dynamic and welcoming organization and act as partner of the Managing Director.
Main Responsibilities: - Act as the primary point of contact for financial auditors, bank, tax authorities, insurance companies, and the Groups financial management team.
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of all financial transactions, including preparation of Annual Accounts in FRS 102 format, - Prepare Revenue required declarations, Intrastat and VIES, PAYE & PRSI, VAT, and CT1.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including ESG requirements (Environmental, Social, Governance).
- Stay updated on regulatory changes in financial legislation and reporting obligations.
- Perform credit and account reviews, assessing customer accounts and evaluating potential clients; set and update credit limits in collaboration with management.
- Maintain Bank accounts.
- Manage customer receipts and correspondence; oversee collections, monitor payments, send reminders, and coordinate with Financial Management.
- Update the internal HR system and liaise with the external payroll provider.
- Manage legal updates in payroll and HR subjects, solving queries with HR department help.
- Manage car leasing agreements.
- Support general administrative tasks, provide support on ad-hoc issues such as IT matters, claims handling, and legal proceedings.
- Contribute to business development through investment file preparation, profitability analysis, and cost tracking.
Key Candidate Requirements - A relevant degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Economics (qualified or part qualified).
- At least 3 years of relevant Industry work experience in a financial management & administrative role.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with SAP is desirable.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus, or willingness to take a course to learn.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to operate autonomously and to deadlines.
- Proactive, well-organized, and capable of consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Good verbal and written communication.
Benefits: - Flexibility in working both from home and at our offices in Drogheda / Dublin.
- 25 holidays per year (plus bank holidays).
- Company Pension Scheme - Company Bonus Scheme - Company contribution to Medical Insurance Policy.
- One-year training hand over period in tandem with current incumbent.
This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading brand in their field in a progressive and rewarding stand-alone Finance role where there is unrivalled access to world-class projects and genuine prospects of further career advancement as the company expands further.
Comprehensive compensation package will depend upon experience.
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Skills: Accounting Financial Management Bank Reconciliation Auditing Negotiation Reporting