Head of Accounts

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you'll do

• Management of the Financial Accounting and Fixed Asset teams daily operations, while being responsible for the Accounts Payable teams overall performance.


• Responsible for the maintenance of the company fixed asset register and all investment queries.


• Month End & Year End Closing, including accrual bookings, P&L and balance sheet review and ensuring strict adherence to reporting deadlines.


• Support internal and external audits.


• Developing, motivating, and guiding an accounts team, ensuring they have the skills, resources and management support to perform their tasks to the best of their abilities.


• Implementation of process optimisation and digitalisation measures.

What you'll need

• Third-level degree in relevant field desirable.


• Qualification in Finance / Accounting / Business; ACCA, ACA, CPA or CIMA desirable.


• Minimum 3 years management experience.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent presentation, communication, and time management skills.


• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure.


• Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multi-task.


• Experience of Google workspace desirable.


• Willingness to travel.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €85,000 rising to €111,000 after 4 years


• Company car or car allowance


• 25 days holidays per annum


• Private employee medical insurance


• Company pension


• Flexible start and finish times


• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member


• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development


• Dynamic work environment


• Modern office facility with free parking


• On-site gym and canteen


• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme


• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week


• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.