Accounts Assistant

Account's Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)- Davies, 150 Harmonstown Rd Dublin 5 D05 K197 County Dublin

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Davies Group is one of Ireland's largest specialist suppliers with four leading divisions: plumbing and heating, drainage and civils, plumbing distributors, and luxury bathroom showrooms. With two locations in Raheny and Sallynoggin, Davies Group is a trading division of Chadwicks Group and a part of Grafton Group Plc.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is for a part qualified accountant/accounting technician. The role will suit an ambitious, driven individual looking to develop and progress their career while obtaining wide-ranging experience across the finance function.

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in a fast-paced, high-volume accounts role
• Part Qualified studying (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or accounting technician
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to manipulate data & reports
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work to tight operating deadlines
• Ambitious, pro-active with a strong teamwork ethic

Key Responsibilities

• Support Financial Controller with month end process including preparation of bank reconciliations, management accounts, sales reports and auxiliary reports
• Assist with the analysis of monthly P&L activity and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Assist with sales and purchase rebate reconciliations
• Assist with the HR function within Davies
• Assist with both internal audit engagements and the annual external audit process and statutory accounts preparation
• Assist accounts payable, stock control and credit control managers
• Assist with bad debt and debtor day analysis
• Participate in various process improvement initiatives and other ad-hoc projects as defined by the business
• Review and assist with cash office reconciliations

Essential Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain open collaborative relationships
• Ability to generate trust, advocate and negotiate, influence others, be receptive to the viewpoints and concerns of others
• Efficient administration processes
• Exemplary writing & communication skills
• Adaptable & flexible, able to cope with an evolving role
• Innovative and forward thinking
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Confidentiality is essential
• Tact and diplomacy

Contract Type

• 8 months maternity cover
• Full time
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 17.00

Key Relationships

• Financial Controller
• Senior Management Team
• Finance Team

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives