Accountant - 6 month Contract

Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our business.  Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab that provides testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant to join our team in Dungarvan Co Waterford on a 6 month contract. The purpose of this role will be to carry out  the day to day processing of data and running of the Finance Department. They will be involved in the optimisation of the Finance function to ensure best practice in reporting systems, internal control framework and IT systems. Responsibilities: -          Responsible for day-to-day financial accounting and month-end reporting activities -          Balance sheet reconciliations and lead Balance Sheet Reviews -          Preparation of monthly Management Accounts -          Process all relevant bank account and general ledger journals -          Ensure accuracy of Cost Centre & Overhead Reporting -          Payroll processing for multiple entities -          Take responsibility for Revenue Recognition -          Act as point of contact for Internal and External auditors -          Other tasks / duties that may be required in order to perform the role -          To adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies. -          To ensure that customers' requirements are fully met and in so doing be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required. -          Continuous improvement - identification of opportunities for improvement of quality and service and implementation of action plans for continuous improvement designed in collaboration with management Requirements for this role: -          Part Qualified Accountant/Qualified Accountant -          IPASS certification preferred -          Exceptional  IT skills / Advanced Excel -          Diligent, hard-working, takes ownership of tasks -          Organised, accurate, with good productivity and attention to detail -          Passionate about process improvement -          Good communication skills both internally and externally Dynamic and energetic individual who is a good team player and has the ability to prioritise and multi task