Trainee Accountant | Ballybofey

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Buncrana; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support (fees + study leave

Hands-on ERP exposure

IFRS reporting experience

Job summary

Mulrines is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join our finance team and support the general ledger, month-end close, and ERP journey within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

You will contribute to IFRS-compliant reporting for our Irish entity, handle VAT and audit schedules, and assist in producing monthly management accounts and KPIs as we modernise our ERP system.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or pursuing).
• Planning to study ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills; interest in ERP systems (Business Central a plus).

Responsibilities

• Posting and reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Owning key GL control accounts and performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month end close and year end close.
• Assisting with VAT, statutory filings, and audit schedules.
• Helping produce monthly management accounts and KPIs.
• Contributing to ERP implementation and data validation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Trainee Accountant | Ballybofey

Join the Team at Mulrines

Mulrines of Donegal is Ireland’s premier juice production company, established in 1919. With over a century of experience, Mulrines now employs a highly motivated workforce of more than 220 people, operating from two major sites in Ireland, including our HQ in Donegal and our orchards in Kildare.

About the Role

We are currently implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and reporting under IFRS. We are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in our general ledger, month-end close, and ERP journey.

You will support core accounting activities and IFRS-compliant reporting for our Irish entity, working directly within Business Central.

Key responsibilities:

• Posting and reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations in Business Central

• Owning key GL control accounts and performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting month end and year end close

• Assisting with VAT, statutory filings, and audit schedules

• Helping produce monthly management accounts and operational KPIs

• Contributing to the ongoing Business Central implementation (testing, data validation, SOP’s)

  About You:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related (or currently pursuing)

• Planning to study ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent

• Strong Excel skills; interest in ERP systems (Business Central a plus)

• Accurate, organised, and comfortable with month end deadlines

• Interested in manufacturing/FMCG and how finance supports operations

  What We Offer:

• Full study support (fees + study leave)

• Hands on experience with IFRS, GL, and a greenfield Business Central implementation

• Exposure to manufacturing finance, tax, and management reporting

• Supportive team and real involvement in business decisions

About the role

We are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting our general ledger and month-end close, while gaining valuable experience as part of our exciting ERP journey.

About the company

Mulrines is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 100 years of experience built on trust, quality, and people.