Financial Accountant Ballyrashane - (18-Month Maternity Cover) Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the worlds foremost blue chip companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Groups Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland. Applications are invited for the above position of Financial Accountant for our Ballyrashane site: The Role: The successful applicant will play a key role within the site Finance team ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting duties in a timely, accurate and complete manner and managing intercompany reporting and reconciliation. Key responsibilities will include: Efficient processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions Submission of timely and complete statutory and revenue returns Preparation, submission and analysis of reports to support invoice financing and group cashflow Assist in preparation and posting on month/year end journals Ensuring company compliance with post Brexit trading rules when importing from GB. Ad hoc project work as required The Person: The ideal candidate will have a strong accounts background possessing relevant practical experience in a similar role. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following: Previous relevant accountancy experience with good knowledge of intrastat and VAT. Relevant Accountant qualification (qualified or part-qualified) ACCA, CIMA or ACA or equivalent experience. Advanced Excel skills, experience in the use of SAP or ERP system. Ability to multi-task, displaying skills in establishing priorities and managing workloads to meet challenging deadlines. Application Process: To apply for this role, please send a full up to date CV via NIJobs to our talent acquisition team Closing date is midday on Monday 11th November at mid-day. Lakeland Dairies is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at Skills: Accountant Accountancy Financial Benefits: Pension Fund Parking