Company Accountant

PE Global is currently hiring a Company Accountant for our client based in Louth. This is a permanent role.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:

Overall responsibility for accuracy of financial accounting numbers for the Group on a daily, monthly and annual basis
Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounts are reported in accordance with business deadlines
Monthly contract analysis by job to report gross margin and assist with driving margin improvement
Responsible for the Cashflow management and reporting of the business and driving improvements for same
Being commercially aware in the business to identify cost savings or margin improvements
Drive on-going improvements in reporting processes for the business
Ensure accuracy and take ownership of the General Ledger for the business
Support the FD in budgeting and re-forecasting process for Group revenues and costs and cost centres to ensure deadlines are achieved,
Assist FD to ensure information is submitted for Group Reporting in a timely manner to ensure consolidation deadlines are achieved,
On-going liaison and interaction with other areas of the business to improve the inputs to, and outputs from the Finance dept.
Liaise with external auditors.
Posting monthly journals as appropriate
Preparing UK and Irish Vat returns
Provide cover for Weekly and monthly payroll
Ad hoc projects as required by Finance Director

Requirements:

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Practice-trained Accountant an advantage
Experience of working with ERP systems. SAP Business One experience an advantage
Resilient and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience in managing a team, and ability to build effective relationships across the business
Personal drive for self-development and growth
Excellent knowledge and use of MS Office suite packages, particularly Excel
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills
Commercially focused and results-orientated
Strong team player with ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Flexible with a positive attitude to change
Organisational and commercial awareness – Understands linkages affecting all areas.
Communication skills – Listens responsively and can give information effectively, is open and receptive to others