Accounts Assistant

C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially-formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly-automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. A permanent full-time position has become available within the Finance Team in our Mullingar office. The role includes accounts payable duties, inventory management, responsibility for intercompany reconciliations and other ad hoc tasks. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Process accounts payable invoices. Monitor GRNI and post invoices accordingly. Liaise with other departments on any discrepancies arising on the GRNI. Investigate any price differences on AP invoices. Liaise with vendors when necessary. Perform creditor statement reconciliations. Perform month end AP tasks such as posting accruals. Bi-monthly stock reconciliations. Liaise with 3PL warehouses in relation to stock discrepancies. Review & reconcile stock adjustments and volume variances. Perform month end inventory tasks such as calculation of stock provision. Process intercompany invoices. Prepare bi-monthly intercompany reconciliations. Back up for other colleagues where necessary. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 3rd Level Business / Commerce qualification desirable. Experience in processing transactions on ERP or Accounting systems required. Experience in a similar role beneficial. Strong attention to detail is critical. Strong time management and administration skills. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and skills in ERP applications. Excellent interpersonal / teamwork skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and trust. Must have a 'can do' attitude with a willingness to undertake any task required. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.