Accounts Assistant

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Assistant Accountant | Cork City
  • Location: Cork City (Excellent Central Location)
  • Salary/Benefits: Competitive Base Salary + Full Benefits Package + Study Support
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Morgan McKinley is delighted to partner with a highly successful, internationally established manufacturing organization based in Cork City to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician to step into a dynamic, multinational environment. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day financial operations and gain invaluable exposure to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.

If you are looking for a collaborative team culture that rewards ownership and offers genuine career progression, this is the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be deeply embedded in the core finance function, taking ownership of key deliverables:

  • Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and perform robust account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
  • Commercial Insights: Collaborate on the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing key support in monitoring and analyzing budget variances.
  • Process Compliance: Ensure all regular financial processes strictly align with internal accounting policies and procedures.
  • Team Support: Work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team (including the CFO) on ad-hoc projects and general financial duties as the business scales.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive self-starter who takes personal pride in the accuracy and quality of their work.
  • Qualification: Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or a qualified Accounting Technician.
  • Experience: Proven experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar corporate finance role. Experience working within a multinational environment is highly desirable.
  • Technical Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Advanced Excel skills are essential for processing and interpreting complex business data.
  • Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and listening skills are a must.
  • Eligibility: Must be fully eligible to live and work in the EU.
What's on Offer?
  • A competitive salary tailored to your level of qualification and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including study support
  • A central, easily accessible Cork City location.
  • Exposure to senior leadership (Finance Manager & CFO), providing an exceptional environment for professional mentorship.
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