Assistant Accountant - Months

Assistant Accountant – 12 months FTC

Glanbia Business Services

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity

A A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS). This is a fixed term contract position for 12 months and will report to the Financial Accounting Team Lead.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where there is a key focus on continuous improvement, while delivering high quality, reliable services to other divisions within Glanbia.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Intercompany Reconciliations across the group
• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of cash records while escalating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with the preparation and execution of payment runs, taking responsibility for accuracy and compliance with internal controls while gaining exposure to the treasury processes.
• Contribute to the management of direct credit control by monitoring outstanding receivables and supporting customer follow-ups.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of all tasks in line with the service level agreement
• Developing relationships with the specific business units whose tasks you are completing
• Collate and summarise operational and financial information from various sources within the Group for onward reporting and circulation to tight deadlines
• Assist in the development and maintenance of reporting processes
• Providing general accounting assistance in a dynamic shared services centre including reviewing and analysing detailed financial information
• Maintain a strong set of financial controls ensuring that their area of responsibility is compliant with the group policy
• Ad hoc work as required in the role 

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field required
• Suitable for recent graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in a similar role; related experience in an FMCG business environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail; meticulous accuracy in financial data entry and record keeping is critical
• Excellent data analytical and strong numerical skills.
• Excellent communicator with experience in engaging with customers, colleagues, Senior Management and external service providers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships within finance and other functions.
• Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and How You Will Work

The opportunity will be based in Dungarvan, Waterford with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.