Accountant/ Accounts Assistant (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.

The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our McCarren which is one of the oldest site in Cavan. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract reporting to the Finance Manager. This role is responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements based on the general ledger. This involves a good understanding of both accounting and finance to ensure the financial integrity of the Statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of Weekly Accounts process to minimise Weekly to Monthly differences and provide explanations for any significant stock gains/losses
• Management of month end close process to include preparation of journal entries, accruals, general Ledger
• Preparation of Monthly Reporting Pack, P&L, Balance Sheet
• Preparation of General Ledger reconciliations
• General Ledger spend Analysis
• Produce reports for the local site senior management team to highlight key business and operational control issues
• Oversee the accounts payable process and manage weekly payments to farmers and other suppliers.
• Ad hoc queries and reports where required
• As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.
• Managing the month End close process and completing timely financial reporting within strict deadlines into the Meat Division.

Requirements

• Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant or relevant experience in a finance background
• Working knowledge of monthly reconciliations and identifying opportunities for development within existing control procedures
• High awareness of current technical accounting and reporting requirements
• Computer literate with good Excel skills with solid understanding of accounting software principles
• Strong technical ability with financial analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
• Excellent understanding of operational controls
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Company Pension
• Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Staff Discount for McCarren Direct
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.

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