Job Description
About the role: Flogas Irelandhas an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant, to join on a permanent position within our finance team supporting the LPG business. This role will play a key part in supporting our monthly financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory filings. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial processes, while assisting with cost analysis, budgeting, and audits. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to grow and develop within a dynamic and supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide support in the preparation of monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, to ensure accuracy and consistency across entities. Manage statutory filings, including statutory accounts, revenue returns, and statistical returns, in compliance with regulatory requirements. Assist with the analysis of monthly operating costs and balance sheet items, identifying variances and trends for management review. Contribute to the development and delivery of financial forecasts and budgets, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audit queries, providing necessary documentation and support. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial processes and reporting. Post journals to the appropriate ledgers, ensuring correct allocation and accurate financial records. Assist in the enforcement and continuous improvement of internal controls, ensuring processes are effective and compliant. Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support the finance team and business objectives. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have at least two years of accounts assistant experience and be ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPA part-qualified, or IATI qualified, with a desire for career progression. They should have excellent attention to detail, strong financial analysis skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The candidate should be proactive, flexible, and commercially aware, with strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. They must be capable of working independently and as part of a team, demonstrating effective time management. About Flogas: Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic. Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series. As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard. Why work with us? Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. Benefits: Competitive Salary Bonus Defined Pension Contribution Healthcare Allowance Staff discounts Hybrid work options (role dependant) Health and Wellbeing Supports Learning and Development Opportunities Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business. Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees Skills: attention to detail team work analytical