Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities
Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values
People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.
Purpose of the Role:
Keelings is a family-owned Irish company, 3rd generation family business operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since 1926.
We are looking for someone to work within the accounts payable team to support the Finance department to help ensure all tasks and responsibilities are done in a timely manner.
If you have an interest in this area looking to start your career in finance and develop your own personal and professional skills this will give you the opportunity to grow your career with support along the way.
We are looking to welcome someone into our organisation who wants to gain experience and knowledge in a FMCG environment and have the opportunity to work in an experienced team.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Matching, coding and processing of Supplier invoices to stock system
- Investigation and resolution of all supplier queries
- Assist in preparing accounts for payment
- Form and build relationships with each of our BU finance teams/MD's
- Attend weekly meetings with the cost centre to which you are assigned to
- Any other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by the management team
- Receiving incoming calls and emails from suppliers & relevant processing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- IT and good keyboard skills
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Essential:
- Ability to manage time and perform to strict deadlines
- Ability to perform to a high standard in a demanding environment
- Team work abilities are a must
- IT Skills required (Word & Excel Skills essential)
- Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times to suit requirements of the business and cover holidays when required
Desirable:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Have a high level of personal integrity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Be flexible and have a good approach to finding solutions.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
- Ability to manage time and perform to strict deadlines
- Ability to perform to a high standard in a demanding environment
- Team work abilities are a must
- IT Skills required (Word & Excel Skills essential)
- Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times to suit requirements of the business and cover holidays when required
Desirable:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Have a high level of personal integrity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required Be flexible and have a good approach to finding solutions.
Education & Qualifications:
- Completed leaving certificate with an interest in accountancy/finance
- Completed PLC in Business studies and accounting or equivalent is desirable
Recruitment Process
1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt
2. Phone Screening
3. 1st Interview
4. 2nd Interview
5. Outcome & Feedback
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com
Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/
Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people