Finance Accountant

About Valeo Foods

Our mission, at Valeo Foods, is simple yet powerful: to make every day moments taste better. We believe that great food has the power to create memories, bring people together, and transform an ordinary day into something special. This philosophy drives everything we do, from sourcing the finest ingredients to perfecting every recipe and product. In today's fast-paced world, what we eat matters more than ever.

Valeo Foods Group is a leading international food business Valeo Foods was founded in 2015 and has since grown to annual sales of more than €1.6 billion. Through our ambitious acquisition programme, our portfolio has expanded to become the market leader in Snacking & Sweet Treats, Health & Wellness, Baking & Meal Ingredients, Beverages and Food Service. We have a portfolio of Europe's finest and most established brands, with deep heritage and connections with consumers.

We operate more than 30 manufacturing sites across Ireland, UK, Europe and Canada and employ almost 6,000 people.

In Ireland we are the leading supplier into the ambient food sector, our brands, many leaders in their categories include the iconic Jacob's biscuits, Batchelor's, Odlum's, Chef, Kelkin, Rowse honey, Kettle crisps, and Barratts, Fox's and Poppets sweets and candy. Many have histories that stretch back over 150 years and this heritage, and their strong appeal to consumers, is what makes them stand out as category leaders.

The Role

We're looking for a commercially focused and detail-oriented Finance Accountant who thrives on delivering accurate financial information and driving continuous improvement. In this role, you'll play a key part in the preparation of management accounts, statutory reporting, balance sheet controls, and financial analysis that supports business decision-making. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, you'll provide valuable insights, strengthen financial processes, and help ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with business partnering and process improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact, contribute to key projects, and support the organisation's ongoing growth and success. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be a trusted and valued member of the finance function, helping to drive operational excellence and financial performance across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Play an active role in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, posting journals, and performing monthly reconciliations.


• Perform key balance sheet reconciliation monthly in the areas of accruals (Trade spend, Rebates) and prepayments.


• Capital control - evaluate proposals, monitor/control spend.


• Preparation of monthly Intercompany reconciliations.


• Prepare Statutory financial statements and support audit process.


• Assist with budgeting process.


• Provide cross functional support across the wider Finance team including payroll.


• Ensure revenue compliance, preparation of monthly/Bi-monthly returns.


• Improve any process weaknesses and be a driver of change.


• Other Ad hoc projects/ reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant, CIMA/ ACCA / ACA.


• 2-5 years plus experience within a FMCG environment (desirable).


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to check accuracy of own work.


• Ability to priorities time correctly and provide clear direction to team members.


• Experience using an integrated ERP system, IFS experience desirable.


• Strong computer skills, especially Advanced Excel.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Exercise good judgement and make decisions.

Reward & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary


• Bonus Scheme


• Pension and other benefits