Accounting Assistant

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you'll do

• Fixed asset bookings and reconciliations
• Inter-company balance reconciliation and group-wide settlement
• Month end and Year End analysis and review of accounts
• Journal posting
• General ledger reconciliation
• Accounts receivable processing and customer account management
• Ensure proper execution of internal controls and procedures
• Supplier account reconciliation and investigation
• Liaise with various departments to resolve queries

What you'll need

• Accounting third level degree
• Part qualified ACCA / ACA beneficial but not essential
• Minimum of 3 year accounts experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Google applications
• Experience of accounting systems (SAP) is beneficial
•  Excellent communication and time management skills
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €36,500 rising to €49,500 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.