Trainee Accountant — Training toward Qualified Professional

Dawn Meats; Ballyhaunis; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join the finance team and follow our accounting training programme to qualification. You will gain wide exposure to finance, operations and business processes, with on-the-job coaching and mentoring.

Based at the Ballyhaunis facility, you'll work on weekly management accounts, monthly financials, and support reporting to the Financial Controller, with potential secondments and a path to professional qualification.

Qualifications

• A Level 7 qualification in Accounting and Finance, Business Studies or related field.
• Ambition and commitment to study toward gaining an accountancy qualification.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong academic record and a history of high achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing weekly management accounts and site analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial accounts including costs and returns.
• Provide analysis and support to commercial and operations teams.
• Assist in reporting for the management team and oversee adhoc queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency of the site Finance function.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Level 7 qualification in Accounting and Finance, Business studies or similar

Job description

Dawn Meats in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join the finance team and follow our accounting training programme to qualification. You will gain wide exposure to finance, operations and business processes, with on-the-job coaching and mentoring.

Based at the Ballyhaunis facility, you'll work on weekly management accounts, monthly financials, and support reporting to the Financial Controller, with potential secondments and a path to professional qualification.