Finance Executive

Location: Kilkenny

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose:

The Finance Executive will oversee daily financial operations and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with experience in financial administration and a strong understanding of accounting processes.

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Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process and manage incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Prepare and monitor customer invoices, ensuring accuracy.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the finance team in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy of all financial data.

Bank & Cash Management:

• Reconcile bank accounts and process cash transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and expenditures.

Payroll:

• Manage and process employee payroll, and maintain accurate employee records.

Tax & Compliance:

• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Inventory & Costing:

• Support the monitoring of inventory levels and cost analysis related to manufacturing operations.
• Assist with stock takes and reconciliations.

General Administration:

• Maintain and update financial records and databases.
• Provide support for audits and assist in gathering necessary documents.
• Respond to financial queries from internal departments.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

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Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of costing and inventory management.