Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords.  In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products.  These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline & Sitetech.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, this role is ideal for a motivated assistant accountant. The role will suit an ambitious driven individual looking to develop and progress their career while obtaining wide ranging experience across the finance function. This fixed term contract is to cover a period of absence within the finance team.

Suitable for someone who:

• Has the ability to work to tight operating deadlines
• Can identify process improvement opportunities and drive the implementation of solutions
• Is ambitious, pro-active with a strong teamwork ethic
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Financial Accountant and wider Finance team with the month end process including preparation of Management Accounts and auxiliary Group reports
• Assist with the analysis of monthly P&L activity including splitting of costs across branches
• Review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including prepayments, accruals and control accounts
• Management of fixed asset register and compliance with Group Capex procedures
• Assist with internal and external audit engagements
• Assist with the preparation of the statutory accounts
• Carry out daily, weekly & monthly sales reporting
• Assist with the filing of VAT, RCT returns and wider Revenue reporting
• Support with hire accounts/reporting
• Assist with completing intercompany month end procedures
• Participate in various process improvements initiatives and other ad-hoc projects as defined by the business

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience working within a team
• Highly proficient Microsoft office user, including advanced excel skills (pivots/vlookups)
• Solid understanding of accounting software principles (knowledge of Sun Financials an advantage)
• Ability to deal with key stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines
• Excellent prioritisation and multi-tasking skills

Key Relationships

• Senior Financial Accountant
• Financial Controller
• Finance Team

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.