MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Our award winning brands MEDITE and SMARTPLY are renowned for delivering the highest quality products, customer led innovation and industry leading customer service.
An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join our established team at our SMARTPLY site in Belview, near Waterford.
THE ROLE:
Process the day to day financial transactions for both accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining robust financial controls, and delivering effective administrative support business operations.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Accounts Receivable and Cashbook
- Take complete responsibility for handling the accounts receivable customer receipts process for Smartply and Medite, ensuring they are processed accurately and promptly.
- Assist with suspense account releases, reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage all other cashbook transactions, including daily bank reconciliations.
- Provide cover and support to other AR team members as needed.
Accounts Payable
- Take full ownership of the transport related accounts payable process for Smartply and Medite, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and promptly, and creditor statements are regularly reconciled.
- Provide cover and support to other AP team members as needed, including processing further AP invoices and reconciling creditor statements.
Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to all internal controls, financial policies, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain precise and accurate records to support audit and compliance requirements.
Business Support & Collaboration
- Contribute to wider business initiatives and projects, such as system upgrades, process improvements, ad hoc finance projects.
- Work collaboratively across the MS Group to align processes, support the completion of company objectives, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- At least 1 year experience of a high-volume, target driven manufacturing organization.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to plan, schedule and prioritize work to ensure completion on time.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Track record of deadline management.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterford, County Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
