Assistant Accountant Leinster Appointments

The Role

Assistant Accountant

Naas - Permanent

Salary: €35,000 - €45,000

My client is seeking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate can have a third level accounting qualification, IATI Qualified or studying towards professional exams.

Experience within a manufacturing background along with strong Excel skills would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate preparation of Customer quotations in line with SOP & agreed timelines to support in sales & growth strategy with clear communication around any deadline hurdles.
Timely collaboration with other departments to ensure an efficient costing / quotations process
Provision/validation of data as required by the commercial team
Log and report on all quotation requests and their turnaround times detailing any bottlenecks impacting OTIF.
Provision of a High level of service and attention to key identified stakeholders
Liaison with Operational and other departments on all matters relating to financial governance and customer service
Maintenance of all associated systems and records
Financial analysis and reporting on all other relevant cost areas relevant to the pricing / quotations process, e.g., Raw Material and packaging prices, costs of production etc.
Ensuring strict compliance with relevant SOP’s
Ad hoc financial projects / tasks as identified by line manager

Keys Skills:

3rd level accounting qualification
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent planning, analytical and organisational skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to act on own initiative
Flexibility and ability to manage change in a fast-moving business
Ability to prioritise and make sound business decisions
Demonstrated strong negotiation and influencing skills
A strong sense of urgency and responsiveness