Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Europcar Ireland is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a fixed term bases to join the finance team.

This role reports to the Finance Manager, and is based in our Dublin headquarters.

The Role

You will be part of the team delivering the month end management accounts to a demanding deadline for a number of different entities in the Group. The role will include, but not be limited to:

· Assisting in Cashflow preparation

· Assisting in Fleet Accounting and reviewing Fleet related costs

· Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial reports, including processing of month end journals

· Assist AR and AP where necessary to ensure the P&L is complete and accurate

· Maintenance of a strong control environment, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place

· Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

· Assisting with annual financial statement preparation and audit

· Assisting with forecast and budget preparation

· Assisting in the preparation and submission of tax and statutory compliance

· Involved in additional ad hoc finance duties as required

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Advanced Excel would be an advantage

Knowledge of Sage 200 would be an advantage.

Knowledge of Qlikview or other Business Intelligence tools would also be an advantage.

Team player with good communication skills, you will be highly motivated and comfortable working in a demanding fast-paced environment with a natural ability to adapt to change.

You will be detail oriented, and a self-starter, and have a high level of numeracy. Attention to detail is crucial.

Education and Experience

Experience in a similier role

Degree in Finance, Accountancy or similier

Experience in the Motor trade would be desirable. Knowledge of Car Hire or similar consumer rental businesses would be a distinct advantage.

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