Finance Assistant, Kilkenny

Finance Assistant - Kilkenny

Are you ready to join a high-performance Finance team?

We are seeking a talented finance assistant to join our Kilkenny Office and work closely with our Head of Operations and internal Finance team.

The Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service firms. Our finance assistant will work closely with our internal Finance team and Head of Operations in our Kilkenny Head Office. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and customer focused team responsible for ensuring high quality financial management and reporting. You will provide valuable information and insights to help ifac achieve its strategic objectives.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland's Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, we are more than just a workplace - we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland's farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
• Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.
• Build a great career, help us achieve our ambitions and help shape the future of Ireland's business landscape.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Making an impact

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable processes and invoice processing.
• Support day-to-day financial operations.
• Address and resolve queries promptly and effectively.

You will be:

Successful candidates will have:

• A third level qualification in business or a related discipline.
• Part qualified accountant pursuing an ACCA/ACA qualification would be an advantage
• 1-2 years of experience in a finance role.
• Experience in accounts payable would be an advantage.
• Experience working within a large professional services firm, particularly across multiple entities or locations, would be advantageous.
• A working knowledge of MS Office and accounts packages.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for helping people.

Rewards

Our finance assistant will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package.
• Substantial employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive family orientated workplace policies.
• Blended WFH.
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Access to a bike to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Well-being benefits, including a Digital Doctors programme.
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.
• Voucher at Christmas.

Next Steps

Apply in confidence with full CV quoting reference: finance assistant/Kilkenny:

Tel. 056 7761048.