Cost Accountant (Recently Qualified – CIMA / ACCA)

Location: New Ross or Baldonnell (Dublin)
Travel: Required to travel to various company sites as needed

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

About the RoleWe are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified CIMA or ACCA professional with strong industry experience or industry exposure if trained in a practice setting who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, cost control, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites.

Pay & Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Death In Service Benefit

• Digital GP Service

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Annual Leave Purchase Programme

• Long Service Awards

• Staff Purchase Schemes:

o   Tyres

o   Tools

• Bike to Work

• Discounted Gym Membership 

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and cost reports

• Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Preparation and submission of VAT returns for Ireland and UK and ensuring full compliance with tax regulations

• Monitoring and analysing product and operational costs, identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

• Ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial compliance standards

• Partnering with operational teams across multiple sites to provide financial insight and support decision-making

• Assisting with audits and liaising with external advisors where required

  
  

About You

• Recently qualified CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent)

• Proven experience in an industry-based accounting role preferred

• Strong understanding of VAT, compliance, and financial reporting requirements

• Experience managing or supporting month-end processes

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress within a growing organisation

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and sites

• Full driving licence required

  
  

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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