Accountant – Logistics

Accountant

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Strong Salary  – Contact me for a guide and a full job description

Location: North Dublin

Reference: May 19

Job Description

Our Client, a Leading Logistics Company based in North Dublin is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Team. Reporting to the Group Finance Manger the successful candidate will have a Team of 8 reports. This is an excellent position for a Newly Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant offering a generous package and career advancement.

Job Summary

• To support the production of weekly, monthly and statutory accounts for a number of cost centres and legal entities; to ensure taxation and statutory reporting requirements are processed on time; to support the Finance Team; to support the development of IT systems and controls particularly with respect to accounting processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Working with The Finance Manager and Finance Team:
• Weekly and Monthly Management Accounts
  • Ensure timely and accurate sales ledger, purchase ledger and journal processing
  • Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analytical review versus budget and last year
  • Liaise with internal departments to support and resolve queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensuring that accounting records are maintained in accordance with accepted policies and procedures
• Taxation
  • PAYE Returns
  • VAT Returns
  • VIES Returns
  • Diesel Rebate Claim
  • Customs TAN Account Reconciliation
• Payroll
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for all companies
  • Support the Finance Team in the completion of the weekly payroll
  • Review of payroll reports on a monthly basis
• Ensuring that payroll records are maintained in accordance with accepted policies and procedures
• Intercompany Transactions
  • Ensure accurate and efficient intercompany recording and recharge process
  • Recharges
  • Reconciliations
• Finance Team Support
  • Support the Finance Team with their day to day responsibilities but also with the development of their skills and responsibilities
• Projects / Reviews
  • Reviewing, developing and implementing appropriate controls and procedures
  • AR leger reviews
  • AP ledger reviews
  • Support other ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Annual Requirements
  • Budget preparation and finalisation
  • Statutory audit support

Responsibilities

• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Initiative, seek and take responsibility, drive for results
• Competent IT skills, particularly proficient with spreadsheet software
• High level of accuracy
• Extremely organised in a manner that is easily read by others
• Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information
• Administrative skills
• Previous experience of general accounting
• Travel to and work temporarily in various locations throughout Ireland in particular Galway

Skills & Qualifications

• PC literacy, MS Outlook, Excel to a high standard and Word
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software, ideally Sage.
• Relevant business qualification
• 2 years + relevant experience
• Part or recently qualified accountant.

Package

Strong Salary  – Contact me for a guide and a full job description.

Next Step

If you wish to discuss this or any other position in complete confidence contact Frank Kinsella on (01) 685 6480 or alternatively upload your CV below.