Assistant Management Accountant

  • Department / Function :
  • Finance
  • Location :
  • Culcavy
  • Contract Type :
  • Fixed-term
  • Working Pattern :
  • Full-time
  • Job Advert Description :
  • Our Tennent’s Northern Ireland business has been serving the pubs, restaurants, and clubs of Northern Ireland for decades with our famous Tennent’s Lager and Magners brands, along with a host of big-name agency brands, which are all firm favourites with customers. Our team work in partnership with hospitality customers to offer the best range and service in the industry, to help our customers and their businesses thrive and keep ahead of the competition.

    Purpose of the role

    To assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts and annual Statutory Accounts for three business units, including maintaining financial records, assisting in reconciling Balance Sheets and ensuring that all intercompany transactions are recorded and accounts fully reconciled each month.  

    About the role

    In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts. You will assist in maintaining and enforcing internal controls within the accounting systems and ensure accurate reconciliation of intercompany accounts with other Group companies. Additionally, you will contribute to the production of budgets and quarterly forecasts, as well as prepare statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS standards. The position involves handling VAT and Intrastat returns and collaborating with both external and internal auditors. You will also provide support to other finance team members, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the banking team, while managing tasks such as matching receipts, reconciling GRNI accruals, and preparing monthly journal entries. This role may involve other related duties as required.

     

    About you

    You are ideally studying toward a professional accountancy qualification with a recognized accounting body, such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or an equivalent. You bring experience from a similar role, preferably within an FMCG environment, where you’ve honed skills in preparing management and statutory accounts, including reconciliations and financial analysis.

    With strong numerical skills and a focus on accuracy, you excel in meeting reporting deadlines and working with a sense of urgency. Known for your proactive approach, you are a dedicated team player with excellent communication skills. You are also fully proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, equipping you to effectively manage various tasks within the finance function.

    About us

    Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.   

    From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.   

    We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.  

    We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.  

    C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/