Financial Accountant - Full Time

Sweeney Oil are seeking a Financial Accountant at our location in Oranmore, Galway.

Role : Financial Accountant , Retail Industry

Reporting to : Head of Finance. Location : Oranmore, Galway

Primary Responsibility:

To manage all aspects of the finance function of several mixed retail outlets from a head office location. To exert control over the assigned responsibilities and to maintain all records in a timely, compliant and accurate manner. To assist senior management and store managers maintain the appropriate gross and net margins, cash controls and wage percentages.

Detailed Responsibilities, Accounts:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance role.
• Have responsibility for accurate accounting records & provide weekly and monthly financial reports for the outlets.
• Maintain a rigorous financial control & reporting environment
• Work with retail software partners to ensure accurate management information
• Work in conjunction with the General Manager & Group Financial Controller
• Monthly review of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations are performed and ensure that all balances are understood and justified.
• Assist in Audit Preparation and Reviews.
• Assist in Budget Preparation and Reviews.
• Ensure all statutory/Revenue returns are processed and up to date.
• Continual review & development of best practice financial accounting & control procedures to maximise efficiency.
• Overseeing of weekly payroll.
• Assist with the AR/AP function where necessary.
• Oversee & review the income audit function daily/weekly.
• Management of stock price files for stores from head office package. Reconciliation of purchases on accounting and till systems
• Management of rebates and credits with suppliers in an efficient and accurate manner to ensure maximum credits are received and recorded.

The successful candidate will:

• Have three or more years work experience in an accounts
• Have an accounting qualification or be part-qualified with good experience.