Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant

Joe Mallon Motors Ltd is a family owned and run business. Joe Mallon Motors has been selling Renault cars and commercials since the 1960's and is now the main Renault, Dacia and Peugeot dealer for Kildare and Renault and Dacia dealer in Laois. We are looking to recruit a trainee accountant to work within our business.

Description:

You will report to the financial director of the company. The position is located in Naas, Co. Kildare. This role will give a graduate a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience while training to become a qualified accountant within industry. Broad experience will be gained as well as relevant training and support to achieve an accounting qualification.

Knowledge/Skills/Education:

· Candidate must have a relevant finance related degree.

· Be interested in gaining an accountancy qualification.

· A good working knowledge of excel.

· Ability to work independently and to a deadline.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Roles of Position:

Vehicle Management:

· Ensuring the high volume of PC/ LCV sales are processed correctly.

· High attention to detail when processing vehicle sales.

· Cost – sales analysis.

Purchase Ledger:

· Input of invoices on to accounts system and ensuring relevant authorisation and approval.

· Monthly reconciliations to supplier statements.

· Raising of supplier payments to be authorised.

Debtors Ledger:

· Monitoring of aged debtors listings to ensure that credit terms are adhered to.

· Communication with customers in relation to outstanding debt.

· Allocation of receipts on accounts system to relevant customer ledger account.

Bank:

· Input of payments and receipts.

· Bank Reconciliation.

Accounts Preparation:

· Assist in the monthly accounts preparation.

· Variance analysis work on expenses.

· As experience is gained, the opportunity will be given to gain more responsibility.

· Other Ad hoc duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person