Your new company
You will be joining a well-established shipping organization located in the attractive Dublin North area. Renowned as leading experts in their field, they offer an excellent work/life balance and foster a lovely family culture dynamic. As the Finance Manager, you will become an integral part of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive financial success and operational efficiency. This role not only promises professional growth but also a supportive and balanced work environment.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of weekly/monthly management divisional reports
- Preparing all elements of the monthly accounting function
- Implementing a job costing process
- Filing monthly VAT/PAYE returns
- Assisting with the presentation of year-end accounts and aiding the annual audit
- Preparation of annual budgets
Day-to-Day Running of Finance Function:
- Maintaining sales ledger accounts and customer account information with accuracy
- Working closely with clearing agents and helping with any queries they have
- Managing the company TAN account on ROS
- Importing invoices from external operations system
- Ensuring that all sales orders are invoiced in a timely fashion
- Resolving customer account queries with the customer and Sales Manager in a timely fashion
- Reconciling and managing customer accounts
- Undertaking regular credit limit and payment terms reviews on customer accounts
- Monitoring and actively pursuing the ageing of debt and reviewing accounts for any bad debt provisions required
- Monthly bank reconciliations, including reviewing and resolving any daily banking mismatches and queries
- Reconciling supplier statements and employee expenses (VAT claims)
- Ensuring that all supplier invoices are coded, processed accurately, and in a timely fashion
- Posting monthly journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll
What you'll need to succeed
Here are the key qualifications and attributes needed to excel in this Finance Manager role:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully qualified or qualified by experience
- Substantial industry experience, ideally in:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Property
- Familiarity with system implementations
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to navigate internal dynamics
- Proficiency in managing change processes
- Strong character balancing firmness with empathy
- Adaptability and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Additional Considerations:
- Good fit within a team-oriented company with high employee retention
- Comfort with site visits and some travel to the UK
What you'll get in return
The Finance Manager role offers a competitive salary ranging from €70,000 to €80,000, depending on experience. Once you are established in the role, you can benefit from a hybrid work model, providing flexibility between office and remote work. Standard working hours are from 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility and occasional late days at month-end.
The benefits package includes a 5% pension contribution, a discretionary bonus, and 21 days of annual leave. Additionally, travel expenses will be covered, ensuring you are supported during site visits. This role provides a great balance of professional growth opportunities and work-life balance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
