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About the Role

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organised, commercially focused, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Logistics Procurement Manager to join our team.

This is a key position within the business, combining responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration of the company with the management of supplier pricing and procurement activities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing supplier relationships, pricing new and existing business opportunities, and identifying cost-saving initiatives that improve company profitability.

The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience together with a commercial mindset and the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to achieve the best pricing and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration;

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with financial reporting.
• Manage payroll records and employee expense claims.
• Support accountants during month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Logistics Procurement Management:

• Price new business opportunities and review pricing for existing customers.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements to maximise value and profitability.
• Identify and source new suppliers capable of delivering improved pricing, service levels, or operational efficiencies.
• Analyse supplier costs and identify opportunities to increase company profit margins.
• Work closely with management to develop procurement strategies that support business growth.
• Produce reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement activity.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, or a similar finance role.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience within the logistics, transport, freight, warehousing, or distribution sectors.
• Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems.
• Experience analysing costs and implementing profit improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and profitability of the business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Long-term position with a growing company.

Pay: From €45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you located less than 100kms from Roscrea?
• Are you a resident of Republic of Ireland?
• Are you able to commute to work in Roscrea

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (First Language) (required)

Location:

• Roscrea, County Tipperary (required)

Work Location: In person