Trainee Accountant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fónua in Dublin is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to support financial and management accounting activities across the business.

You will study ACCA/CIMA/IATI, develop Excel proficiency, and help with month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, IATI.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & Windows.
• Numeric skills with ability to review and present financial information.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with drive, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and time management skills.
• 'Can-do, will-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in preparation of Monthly Management Accounts.
• Balance Sheet Analysis.
• Daily & Monthly Gross Margin Analysis.
• Cash Management.
• Creditor Ledger Management.
• Preparation of claims to Manufacturers.
• Revenue Submissions, PAYE/PRSI, VAT.
• Supporting other departments across the company.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Assist in audit preparation.
• Ad-hoc tasks.
• Reporting to management on daily/monthly requirements within deadline.
• Responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Taking responsibility and ownership of tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows

Education

ACCA

CIMA

IATI

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

Company Description

With over 25 years’ experience in offering specialist supply chain solutions to the mobile phone and technology industries. Fónua have developed an industry leading Device Ownership & Supply Chain Optimisation Model. Fónua have long standing direct procurement relationships with all of the key mobile device hardware OEMs.

Our Mission

To continuously optimise our partner’s distribution requirements through the delivery of innovative products and services. We will fulfil both vendor and customer needs through efficient supply chain, extensive product knowledge and value added solutions delivered profitably by dedicated and professional employees.

Our Vision

To create value and make a difference

Our Values

Creativity & Imagination

Passion Energy & Ambition

Hire & Retain the Best

Leadership

Teamwork

Respect

Overview of role:

Assisting in various aspects of financial and management accounting functions.

Main Responsibilities are not limited to but will include:

• Assistance in preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Daily & Monthly Gross Margin Analysis
• Cash Management
• Creditor Ledger Management
• Preparation of claims to Manufacturers
• Revenue Submissions, PAYE/PRSI, VAT
• Supporting other departments across the company
• Bank Reconciliations
• Assist in audit preparation
• Ad-hoc tasks

Key Accountabilities:

• Reporting to management on daily/monthly requirements within deadline
• Responding to queries in a timely manner
• Taking responsibility and ownership of tasks

You will have a high level of initiative and flexibility along with the ability to prioritise workload and ideally you possess the following:

• Currently studying for a Professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, IATI
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & Windows
• Numeric skills –a strong aptitude for reviewing, assessing and coherently presenting financial information
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Self-motivated individual with drive, enthusiasm and commitment
• Excellent organisational, analytical and time management skills
• ‘Can-do, will do’ attitude