Why Choose Us?
It’s true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions!)
For almost 50 years we’ve delighted many of Europe’s largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.
And that’s why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.
Our values drive value for all and that is why we are passionate about having the right culture, and our company behaviours are at the core of everything we do:
We prioritise our physical and mental health
We care about our environment
We are accountable to each other
We communicate respectfully
We are positive in attitude
If you are passionate about these behaviours too then come and join our family, we cannot wait to meet you.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Waddington Europe - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.
We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.
We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.
How You'll Perform the Role
Waddington Europe has a vacancy for a Management Accountant to work for Waddington Europe - Arklow site.
Responsible for all aspects of Management Accounting and to assist the Head of Finance.
The ideal candidate will be a part/qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA) preferable with relative experience in the industry, strong technical accounting skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as time management skills and knowledge of IT and accounting systems with very strong Excel skills.
This role is available working 7.5 hours per day, full time.
What We Need From You
Assist with month-end management accounts and reports within deadlines
Monthly stock takes and reconciliations, including all movement transactions
Produce inventory analysis and commentary reporting for management
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
Prepare and explain / investigate weekly and monthly statistics for key performance indicators
Assist with the annual statutory audit and liaising with external auditors
Trial balance reconciliations
Cost and revenue analysis
Bank account reconciliations / cash flow forecasting
Balance sheet account reconciliations including accruals and prepayments
Maintain the site fixed asset register including additions, disposals and depreciation
Assist with preparing Central Statistics (CSO) information
Bi-Monthly VAT return
Preparation of monthly Vies and Intrastat returns
Variance Analysis reports
Daily sales price reconciliation
Daily bank upload to cash portal
Annual reporting of Waste Legislation
Ad hoc requests from both WE management and Novolex USA
Liaising with managerial staff and other colleagues
Establish procedures & controls to increase company standards
Carry out any reasonable duties we request that are within your abilities, irrespective of grade/skill level. Covering other roles within the finance department during periods of absence
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Below is an example of some of the benefits we offer:
Bike to work scheme
Company pension – as well as salary sacrifice open to ALL employees
Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
Life Assurance - from day 1 (2x your annual salary)
Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
Company sick pay after 6 months
On-site parking
Mental Health first aider on-site
Bonus’ and incentives available
Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
Refer A Friend scheme
Company social events
Onboarding bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Fully funded professional qualifications
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritises support for organisations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organisation.
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We can’t wait to meet you - We are proud to be a business that's going places, that puts the safety of our workforce above all else, and which truly values you and your development.
Job Reference: EUR00247
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