We are working with a growing and innovative business in Cork that is passionate about sustainability and creating high-quality products for leading hospitality brands. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their Finance team.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance role and wants exposure beyond traditional accounting. You’ll work closely with Finance, Customer Success, Production and Operations, playing an important role in keeping the business running smoothly.
This is a varied, hands-on finance role with genuine exposure across the wider business, where you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain valuable cross-functional experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You’ll support across three key areas:
Finance & Accounting
- Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and expenses.
- Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support management accounts, cashflow reporting and variance analysis.
- Manage weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring invoices are approved and paid on time.
- Assist with VAT returns and maintain accurate and compliant financial records.
- Support the CFO with ongoing finance process improvements.
Customer & Accounts
- Work closely with the Customer Success team to manage the order-to-cash process.
- Oversee invoicing, credit control and the resolution of billing queries.
- Build positive relationships with customers and monitor accounts to ensure payments are received on time.
- Identify and escalate any payment or account issues where required.
Production & Operations
- Track invoices from production partners and ensure they are reviewed, approved and paid promptly.
- Maintain schedules for supplier deposits, production payments and outstanding balances.
- Track gross margin by customer order, ensuring production, materials, freight, duty and delivery costs are accurately captured.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Previous accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment, although this is not essential.
- Good technical understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Experience using accounting software.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with non-finance teams.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to get involved across different areas of the business.