General Accounting Team Member (Statutory & Tax team) - Avery Dennison - Cork, Ireland

About the role This is a temporary 12-month contract position perfectly suited for a motivated individual looking to develop their finance career within an ambitious European Shared Service Centre. Reporting directly to a Statutory Compliance Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective support to the General Accounting Department and wider stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing and producing statutory audit files and financial statements, supporting tax computations for our German business, and maintaining excellent professional relationships with both internal and external partners. Key Responsibilities This is an on-site position based at our Cork facility in Cork Airport Business Park. * Responsible for managing and producing local statutory audit files and statutory financial statements for various European Avery Dennison companies including robust bridge reconciliations between US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB) & maintenance of excellent professional relationship with external statutory auditors. * Understand and support execution of tax computations in line with ASC740 for US GAAP, including quarterly tax reporting and forecasting. * Month-end and Quarterly US GAAP reporting for assigned business units * Work with external tax advisors to ensure timely preparation and filing of annual tax returns, including supporting ongoing tax audits. * Processing and analysis of financial data related to the General Accounting (GA) system and supporting the pension forecasting process for Germany. * Responsible for the delivery of excellent customer service through partnership with key business unit finance staff and management of outsourced month-end processes with Accenture contacts. Qualifications Required: * Qualified Accountant with a proven track record in business partnership, Sarbanes Oxley experience, and ERP systems experience. * High volume reconciliation experience along with technical competency in accounting processes and procedures. * Full fluency in English with a good attendance and timekeeping record. Skills you need to succeed: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with strong analytical capabilities. * Fully competent in Microsoft Excel and Word with the ability to work with large volumes of data. What we offer Financial Security & Health: *Health Care Contribution and a robust Pension Scheme for your future. *Employee Assistance Programme in place to support your wellbeing and trained peer mental health ambassadors on site. *Eye Care Contribution for your visual health. Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: *Vacation days increase with service, alongside 2 Company Days. *Benefit from Flexible Working arrangements and family-friendly policies for work-life balance. Continuous Development: *Professional Memberships paid (related to role). *Continuous professional development: time provided to attend professional updates specific to role. *We're an ACCA accredited training partner, offering top-tier professional development. Site Perks & Community: *Parking is available on site for your convenience. *Join our Sports & Social Club for engaging activities. *Join our Sustainability, DE&I, Wellness Teams depending on your personal interest. *Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day per annum to support our local charities under Avery Dennison Granting Wishes Foundation. *Ad hoc small initiatives annually as guided by our various committees.