Financial Accountant

The Opportunity

A vacancy has arisen for a Financial Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS). This is a fixed term contract position 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.

Responsibilities

• Intercompany Reconciliations across the group
• Fixed Asset Accounting on behalf of business units across the group
• Right of Use Asset Reconciliations across the group.
• 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 

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) with retained membership of the relevant accounting body
• 0-2 years PQE with a large multinational or Top 10 practice background 
• Proven track record in a similar role; related experience in an FMCG business environment is desirable but not essential.
• Extensive MS Office (Excel) experience and knowledge.
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent data analytical and strong numerical skills.
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines.
• 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