As a Finance Apprentice, you will gain hands on experience across all core areas of the Finance Department, including Banking & Treasury, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Our structured apprenticeship is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge required for a successful finance career while supporting your professional qualification. (QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate for Accounting Technician) Role Responsibilities Banking & Treasury Assist with daily cash flow monitoring and forecasting. Support bank reconciliations and prepare banking documentation. Help maintain banking records and assist in payment runs. Liaise with internal teams and banking partners regarding payment queries. General Ledger (GL) Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist in posting journals and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. Help maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes. Collaborate in the preparation of management reports and financial statements Accounts Payable (AP) Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Match purchase orders and delivery notes with invoices. Assist with payment runs and resolve supplier queries. Ensure proper coding and authorisation of invoices. Accounts Receivable (AR) Assist in generating customer invoices and credit notes. Help monitor customer accounts and chase overdue balances. Process incoming payments and allocate them appropriately. Support the reconciliation of customer statements. Learning Outcomes Gain broad exposure to core finance functions in a dynamic environment. Develop proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, etc.). Understand end-to-end financial processes and internal controls. Build strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills Skills & Personal Attributes Education & Qualifications Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with strong results in Maths and English. Eligible for a recognised Finance Apprenticeship Programme in Ireland. Interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification and further accreditations. Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Eagerness to learn and work across multiple finance functions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Full Driving Licence, or able to commute comfortably to our Kiltimagh office 4 days per week and college 1 day per week. What We Offer Structured on-the-job training and mentorship. Support for study leave and exam preparation. Exposure to experienced finance professionals. A collaborative and inclusive working environment. Competitive apprentice salary and benefits. CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity. Registered in England No. 2214562 | VAT No. GB125478505 | UK WEEE Reg No. WE/JB0057TS/PRO | IE WEEE Reg No. IE/00190/WB #J-18808-Ljbffr
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: To drive networking & connectivity categories into new customers in Ireland. Your focus will be on driving sales and developing new business within the networking and connectivity category, placing networking and connectivity products in existing customers and targeting new customers, increasing customer breadth and spend within this category The candidate will be focused on achieving KPI’s set in line with the Vendor and Company’s business strategy and be committed to continuous professional development, to promote and present the key features of the vendor to our customers. A key part of the role will be engaging and promoting the Vendor with our existing and potential new customers by many means of communication including face to face meetings telephone, social media, email, video conference and more. Role Responsibilities Pipeline management and weekly forecasting of business generated in collaboration with Sales. Management of internal processes relating to the vendor. Build and deliver on a customer business plan, delivering against pre-agreed KPIs on a quarterly basis then working to fully execute on agreed plan. Enable the sales teams to ensure accurate and timely management of all quotations. Support on initiatives that can build presence and sales via the ecom platform. Communicate and articulate CMS’ value proposition and strategy to prospects and customers to differentiate CMS from its competitors. Maintain high levels of customer service ensuring that CMS remains a valued and key supplier. Work closely with Marketing to drive brand awareness activity. Always act as an ambassador and representative of CMS Distribution to ensure a professional image for the Company. Actively contribute and act as a role model to the CMS values. Additional Responsibilities Skills & Personal Attributes Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales. Experience at vendor, reseller, or distributor Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats, both face-to-face and remotely Mature, responsible, and professional attitude to work. Experience in Networking or Connectivity an advantage Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of different functional areas: Operations, Marketing, Sales, Support, etc. Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively. Proactive work style: ability to take initiative and work well within a busy vibrant sales environment. Has commercial and business awareness with a good level of negotiation and influencing skills. Proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity. Registered in England No. 2214562 | VAT No. GB125478505 | UK WEEE Reg No. WE/JB0057TS/PRO | IE WEEE Reg No. IE/00190/WB #J-18808-Ljbffr
