Graduate Accountant (Keelings Retail)

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose of the Role

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Keelings Graduate Growth

The Keelings Graduate Growth programme is specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the FMCG industry and grow their career with Keelings. Graduates are hired into a specific (not rotational), permanent role aligned to their Degree/Masters level education, across one our six Irish business units. Whilst learning vital 'on the job' skills, graduates will be supported by a Keelings Group wide graduate development programme, project initiatives and social activities. Keelings Graduate Growth programme commences in September 2026. If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our Graduate Assessment Centre mid/end June as the first stage in our recruitment process. Join us in our mission to sustainably grow, source & market quality fresh produce.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Matching, coding and processing of Supplier invoices to stock system

Investigation and resolution of supplier queries

Assist in preparing accounts for payment

Creditors Reconciliations monthly/quarterly working from aged accruals listing / critical supplier listing

Attend weekly meetings with the cost centre to which you are assigned to provide service to the business unit

Accounts Receivable

Responsibility for the collection of debtor accounts across Multiples and Independent Retail accounts

Debtors reconciliations forms a large part of this role - mainly working on large supermarket accounts

Weekly debtor's reconciliations for main debtors accounts

Daily Cash / Cheques posting/allocating from post & BIF

Head Office / Trading Business Unit

Assist in month-end accounts preparation, posting journals and reconciling accounts

Assist in weekly trading accounts prep

Assist with year-end audit

Preparation & submission of Group Intrastat and VAT returns

Raising recharges to BU's for central resources

Raising sales invoices to third parties

Reconciliations of balance sheet control accounts

Reconciliation of intercompany accounts and posting intercompany journals

Reconciliation of bank accounts & posting cashbook and cheques journals

Involvement in monthly FX and hedging reviews

Trading and profit analysis versus budget and prior years

Weekly preparation of the key operational metrics of the business

Analysis and recharging of group travel expenses

Control and management of petty cash

Invoice processing & ad-hoc payments

Any other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by the management team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

The measurement of the above will be monitored via

Timely submission of weekly accounts

Timely submission of monthly accounts

Circulation of operational metrics

Invoice, rebate and Intercompany trackers

Weekly, monthly and quarterly one on one reviews with reporting manager

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

Must have level 8 or 9 qualification in a relevant discipline (graduated within the last 2 years)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be able to perform well under pressure in an ever-changing environment

Highly accurate and fine attention to detail essential

Candidates must speak fluent English. Additional language skills would also be desirable.

Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in St Margaret's, Co Dublin

Core Competencies

Team player

A positive attitude

Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally

Flexible and adaptable

Proactive and efficient

Good IT Skills - PowerPoint, word, excel.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Confidentiality/discretion to the highest standard

Planning and organisational skills

The ability to work on their own initiative

Benefits:

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen

Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers

Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people/