To apply please download the application form HERE.
Only application forms will be accepted for this post. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted.
Benefits:
– Competitive Salary
– Enhanced Holidays
– Occupational Sick Pay
– Pension Scheme
– Staff Parking
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hrs (Office based)
About Us: Countryside Services has been in business from 1998 and we are a leading supplier of livestock ID tags and EID tags in Ireland and the UK. With more than 20 years’ experience working within the farming community we provide support and sustainable solutions for the future of farm families and businesses.
Purpose of the role:
The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of our Finance team, by successfully assisting with accounting tasks. The candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
Main Duties
- Posting of company credit cards and month end reconciliations
- Posting of purchase ledger transactions to supplier accounts
- Creating Sales Invoices
- Quarterly VAT returns, Intrastat and EC sales
- Deal with custom clearance queries
- Reconciliation of supplier accounts.
- Assisting with monthly payment runs
- Assisting with allocating receipts and payments and bank reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties
General
- To deal with customer/supplier queries
- To maintain accurate records
- To undertake other duties as may be required within the finance team
Essential Criteria
(a) Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have –
- 5 GCSE or equivalent including English and Mathematics (Grade B or above)
- 2 A levels or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience working within a busy office environment
- Familiar with Sage 50 Accounts or similar accounting program
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Programs: Excel & Outlook including operation and maintenance of shared mailboxes.
(b) Abilities and Skills
Applicants will be expected to provide evidence, in their application and/or at interview, of the following well developed skills and abilities:
- Possess the skills necessary to co-ordinate workload in a busy office environment
- Ability to work with others and work under your own initiative to meet high standards and tight deadlines
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and flexibility in your approach to your role is essential. We reserve the right to amend or change this job description from time to time to suit the changing needs of the role and the business and you agree to accept any such changes.