What We Do:
Operating from our advanced manufacturing facilities in Ireland, we specialise in the design, development, fabrication and delivery of innovative, sustainable and fully integrated offsite prefabricated solutions. Our engineered systems are manufactured in Ireland and deployed throughout the UK and Europe, supporting major commercial, industrial and mission-critical sectors.
As one of Europe's leading providers of Offsite Manufacturing solutions, we partner with contractors and developers to deliver high-performance modular MEP systems for mission-critical data center projects. Our expertise in offsite manufacturing enables us to improve program certainty, reduce on-site activity, enhance quality and accelerate project delivery, and support the continued growth of digital infrastructure across the UK and Europe.
Team Overview:
The Accounts department is responsible for managing the financial health and integrity of the business. This team handles everything from accounts payable and receivable to payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. By ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, the Accounts department provides essential support to all areas of the business, enabling informed decision-making and maintaining strong financial control. Their work is critical to sustaining growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across the company.
Job Title | Trainee Accountant
Location | Dundalk
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Finance Manager
The role involves supporting the finance function across monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end accounting procedures, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Responsibilities include assisting with accounts payable and receivable, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns and statutory submissions, as well as monitoring customer and supplier balances and supporting expense and payroll processes. The role will also provide assistance during internal and external audits, liaise with internal departments, customers and suppliers, and contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting. In addition, the position will ensure financial information is handled accurately and confidentially, comply with company policies and relevant regulations, support overseas compliance for posted and local employees, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.