Assistant Accountant

Location: Dublin, IE

CCIS Ireland is a container depot located in St Margarets, North Dublin that is used as a storage yard for empty containers, as well as a centre for Reefer servicing, Pre-Trip servicing, Container Repairs, Container Sales and Trucking activities.

CCIS is the world's largest provider of inland container solutions, with an extensive network in 25 countries. CCIS will operate this new depot facility in Dublin in partnership with Doyle Shipping Group, being the first private shipping company in Ireland. CCIS is owned by its parent company CMA CGM the 4th largest global shipping and logistics organisation.

Holding ultimate responsibility for the container depot finance, the Management Accountant will supervise the reporting and financing of all activities on site, to provide excellent service to our customers.

• Support the CCIS Ireland Finance Manager in delivery of day-to-day finance operations, including but not limited to:
• Accounts receivable activities, including dunning
• Bank Reconciliations
• Supporting activities in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Posting of bank and cash transactions
• Support with finance administration tasks relating to customs clearance activities
• Review and preparation of regular reports, e.g.. AP & AR reports, balance sheet reconciliations, sales reports, cost/loss comparisons, stock lists.
• Support with management of insurances and supplier contracts
• Review and posting of employee expenses
• Facilitate the registration and setting up of new customers and suppliers, ensuring internal systems are accurately updated and relevant documentation is processed
• Participation in finance and cross-departmental projects as required
• Ensure the accuracy of data and information within ERP system and Sage accounting software
• General finance administration including being first point of contact for finance-related queries, invoice and/or payment follow ups, monitoring of Finance shared mailboxes and office management responsibilities for the CCIS Dublin site.
• Support the Finance Manager with broader finance responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• Monthly closings
• Tax compliance
• VAT reporting

• Completed or actively pursuing professional finance qualification(s), e.g. AAT
• Demonstrable experience of working in a Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant capacity within a fast-paced environment (logistics experience would be great, is by no means essential)
• Excellent working knowledge of ERP software is essential.
• Experience of working with SAGE accounting software would be a big advantage, but not absolutely necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and across multiple locations
• Exceptional administrative skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High levels of resilience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and with high levels of initiative
• Rigorous, responsive, resilient and flexible approach to tasks

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme up to 8.5% total contribution
• Life assurance x3
• Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
• Private healthcare (LAYA) + Healthcare Cash plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
• Hybrid Working
• Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans
• Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
• Employee recognition awards
• Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy

CMA CGM Group is proud to define itself as a family business built on strong human values.

• Exemplarity
• Imagination
• Boldness

CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.

Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.

Join us and discover a world of opportunities