Assistant Accountant

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland Leinster Appointments Full time

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Contract - 6-9months

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant to join our client on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in management accounting who is looking to gain further experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Prepare the weekly site P&L report, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to stakeholders
- Review weekly and monthly overhead spending and report variances against budget and forecast
- Analyze weekly distribution costs, identifying key drivers of variance against budget and forecast
- Issue weekly waste reports and maintain and review obsolete stock provision
- Ensure accurate and complete stock valuation on the balance sheet for all locations
- Coordinate and manage quarterly stock count audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments for overhead costs
- Preparation of budgeted and forecasted overhead spends for the sites
- Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required, contributing to continuous improvement and business support

The Package

Qualifications & Experience:

- Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG industry
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is desirable
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles
- Experience with accruals, prepayments, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with stock audits and reconciliations

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