Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Nolan Transport - headquartered in New Ross, Co. Wexford, is one of Europe’s leading transport, logistics and warehousing companies. The business operates offices, depots, warehouses and maintenance facilities throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. Established in 1963 the business employs more than 1,000 employees, operates a fleet of 2,700 asset owned transport units and transports more than 100,000 freight loads annually.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our busy finance team. This is a permanent role and an excellent opportunity to take on a position in a well-established business where you will get to work in many areas of the finance function and be involved in a number of companies within a large trading group.

Responsibilities will include:

· Assisting in the preparation of accounting records for a number of group companies. This will include preparation of bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and preparation of draft monthly management accounts reporting to the Group Financial Controller.

· Updating fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation on the company’s assets.

· Preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts.

· Identify and isolate unusual trends and or material cost increases requiring attention.

· Preparation and filing of VAT returns with the Revenue Commissioners/HMRC – for some group companies.

· Ensure compliance with the Revenue Commissioners/HMRC with regard to payroll and other taxes.

· Review and reconcile intercompany balances monthly together with preparation of intercompany recharges.

· Assist with the Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes for various group companies and working closely with and in the teams responsible for same.

· Making payments and putting up payments on the online banking portal to be authorised.

· Maintenance of stock records.

· Meeting tight deadlines in a busy environment and taking on project work as required.

The Candidate

· Part Qualified accountant (either ACA or ACCA) with at least 3 years’ experience in a busy finance department.

· Good communication skills.

· Must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail and good judgement showing logical decision making and ability to take a hands-on approach.

· Proven ability working as part of a busy finance team and dealing with lots of transactions in a number of group companies.

· Highly organised and efficient with ability to work under pressure and multi-tasking ensuring deadlines are met.

· IT literate, and proficient in Microsoft products, ERP systems and various accounting packages.

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work Location: In person