Assistant Accountant

Glanbia Business Services

Assistant Accountant

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

The Opportunity

A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS) in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. This is a Permanent 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.

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.

• Responsible for posting  bank transactions to the nominal ledger and ensuring accuracy
• On a daily basis complete bank reconciliations of high transaction volume accounts
• Completion of payment runs by running SAP programs to select vendors for payment and transmission to authorizers
• Respond to payment queries and issues in a timely manner
• Deliver payment improvement initiatives identified to reduce costs and increase productivity
• Supports the payments team in ensuring all relevant Payment policies are implemented and adhered to
• Maintains a strong set of financial controls ensuring that their area of responsibility is compliant with the group policy
• Provide support for new payments systems
• Develop a close working relationship with the Finance team in the business unit and across Glanbia
• Provide payment reporting and support to business units across Glanbia
• Manage the day to day delivery of all tasks in line with the service level agreement
• Intercompany reconciliations and Fixed asset accounting
• Ad hoc work as required in the role to include systems testing and participation in project roll-outs

 The Skills you will bring to the team

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) actively undertaking studies with the intention of qualifying within the next 3 years.
• 2+ years’ experience gained in a similar role in a multinational business environment.
• High degree of computer literacy with experience in MS Office (Excel) essential  and SAP knowledge preferable
• Experience with Blackline is preferable but not essential
• Excellent data analytical skills
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator with experience in engaging with customers, colleagues, Senior Management and external service providers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter capable of working in a close knit team
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn about company systems and procedures
• Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential

Competencies

• The energy, enthusiasm and drive to make it happen.
• Strong prioritizing skills with the ability to take on challenges as opportunities to find a better way.
• An effective team member, who plays their role in achieving the company’s vision in line with our core values.
• A team player who has the ability to motivate others, making it fun while getting the job done.
• An effective team member, who plays their role in achieving the company’s vision in line with our core values. 
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better

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 role will be based in Glanbia Business Service’s offices in Dungarvan, Waterford. A blended working arrangement is available through our Smart Working model which allows greater flexibility in how you work.

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 and a competitive salary

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.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.