Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King and O’Donnell’s crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies. We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.
Title: Financial Accountant
Reporting line: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath (temporary working location – Stratus House, Blanchardstown)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Office hours 9 – 5pm, hybrid working available (3:2 - office: home)
Overview:
Working as part of a focused, value-adding Finance Team, the Financial Accountant will provide critical support to the Financial Controller with the following key responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership for the preparation of all regulatory compliance for Revenue (CT, VAT, income tax, ERR reporting, VIES, Intrastat & RTD) & CSO returns.
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts including preparation of the audit files, liaising with external auditors and review of the Financial Statements.
- Own the full Balance Sheet reconciliation process.
- Lead reporting and analysis of Cost Centre specific Overhead spend.
- Provide critical back-up to the Financial Controller on all financial closing, shareholder reporting and the various components of the annual planning & forecasting process.
- Lead the preparation & reporting of the Management Accounts for our Northern Ireland business including all regulatory compliance.
- Provide critical back-up to the Treasury Analyst on all aspects of Treasury reporting and control.
- Own the process for Purchase Requisition / Purchase Orders (PR/PO).
- Support the Finance team on system & process improvement projects.
Skills and experience:
- Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with at least 2 years PQE.
- Medium to advanced excel ability with strong analytical capability.
- Self-starter with a proven track record of process/systems improvement.
- Strong communication skills with cross-functional team experience.
- Attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.
- Proven track record in delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ideally exposure to FMCG industry, specifically food manufacturing, marketing and distribution.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply by close of business Wednesday 9th of September, 2026.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position; it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.
Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer
