General Ledger (GL) Accountant, Dublin

About Avoca Avoca operates across 13 store locations, Central Bakery&Kitchen, Central Stores and Weaving Production Mill sites nationwide. While deeply rooted in Irish heritage and craftsmanship, Avoca continues to evolve as one of Ireland's most recognised retail and hospitality brands.From award-winning cafes and restaurants to Food Markets, fashion, homeware, gardens and weaving, Avoca offers a unique and dynamic working environment across retail, hospitality and manufacturing operations.

About The Role Avoca is seeking a commercially aware and hands‑on GL Accountant to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will support the management of the general ledger across a fast‑paced multi‑site retail and hospitality business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in month‑end close, reconciliations, revenue reporting, compliance and financial controls while supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger across the Avoca Group

Complete weekly and monthly reconciliations including cash, bank and intercompany accounts

Support month‑end and year‑end close activities

Prepare accruals, prepayments, CAPEX, stock and COGS journals

Reconcile retail sales data across EPOS systems and Oracle Cloud

Support revenue recognition and online sales reporting

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations within BlackLine

Support VAT, VIES, Intrastat, RTD and CSO filings

Assist with internal and external audit requirements

Support finance process improvement initiatives

Work closely with finance and operational teams across the business

Skills&Experience

2-4 years' accounting experience

Experience in retail, hospitality or multi‑site environments desirable

Strong understanding of Irish accounting standards and VAT regulations

Strong Excel and reconciliation skills

Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Experience with Oracle, Cognos BI, EPOS systems or similar ERP platforms advantageous

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Qualified accountant, finalist accountant or qualified by experience

ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications advantageous

What We Offer

Hybrid working model

Exposure across retail, hospitality and manufacturing operations

Collaborative and fast‑paced working environment

Opportunity for permanency subject to business needs and performance

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