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Assistant Accountant

We are working with a leading FMCG company based in Walkinstown, Dublin, seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to advance their career in a fast-paced, commercial finance environment. The successful candidate will support the Financial Controller with month-end reporting, management accounts, and financial analysis.


Key Responsibilities of Assistant Accountant :

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, analysing and resolving variances.
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities across the business.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making, cost control, and profitability.
  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to drive commercial performance.
  • Support audit and tax compliance requirements.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects within the finance function and deliver ad hoc reports as needed.

Experience of Assistant Accountant:

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) actively pursuing qualification.
  • 2–4 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within the FMCG or manufacturing sector.
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills with experience in ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics an advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.


If you would like a confidential discussion and more information on this Assistant Accountant role contact Michelle Miley michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie +353 90 6450667