Finance Officer

CMS Distribution; Kiltimagh; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Distribution in Ireland is seeking a Finance Officer to join our fast-paced finance team, supporting General Ledger activities, management accounts, and month-end processes.

You will review and analyse financial transactions across GL, accounts payable/receivable, banking and treasury, VAT compliance, and fixed asset reporting. The role demands strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a substantial workload in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance with general ledger and management accounts exposure.
• Ability to handle a significant workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and accruals/prepayments.
• Assist in preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and depreciation journals.
• Support month-end close, reporting and overviews for cost centres.
• Assist with year-end audit documentation and statutory reporting.
• Support maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register and financial systems.

Skills

SAP experience

Workload management

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join a fast-paced and dynamic Finance team, supporting General Ledger activities and the preparation of management accounts. The role will involve reviewing and analysing financial transactions across multiple areas, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and treasury, and VAT compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the business.

Role Responsibilities

Management Accounts Preparation

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist in Preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Assist in Overhead Analysis
• Assist in maintainence of Fixed Asset Register and post monthly depreciation journal
• Assist in the analysis of Actual costs V Accruals
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Assist Team leads and Senior Finance managers as required.

Monthly Reporting

• Assist month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation of business unit P&Ls
• Assist in the analysis of overhead rolling forecasts.and budget v actual
• Assisting with the year-end audit and statutory accounts by provided required documentation
• Assisting in special projects as assigned

Systems Update

• Support the maintenance of the finance reporting systems
• Various Systems updates and process improvements

Skills & Personal Attributes

• SAP Accounting Software experience would be desirable
• Experience of managing a significant workload
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.

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