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Financial Administrator
Ref No: SD/FA/07/26
We now invite applications for the following permanent position at our Ballindrait mill.
Reporting to the Company Accountant the Financial Administrator will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services to the finance and senior management teams.
The Role:
- Process and reconcile purchase invoices, credit notes and purchase orders using accounting software;
- Manage purchase contracts, maintain raw material stock records and reconcile supplier-held stock;
- Oversee purchase order processing, invoice approvals and resolve supplier and invoice queries;
- Calculate monthly storage, carriage costs and manage supplier payments;
- Maintain the fixed asset register, calculate monthly depreciation and prepare VAT, VIES, Intrastat, EU VAT refund and ROS returns.
The Person:
- Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel;
- Able to work effectively both on your own initiative and also within a busy team;
- Possess excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills;
- Have excellent attention to detail and a high numerical understanding;
- Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience of working in a similar finance role and experience using accounting software;
- A business-related qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
The successful candidate should be reliable, efficient, motivated and be able to work as part of a team. Candidates should have a good standard of education, the ability to complete accurate documentation and good communication skills.
To apply please forward a current CV and cover letter to the HR Manager, Smyths Daleside, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 K447 or email hr@smythsdaleside.com
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026.
About Us
Smyths Daleside, one of the most modern mills in Ireland, manufacture high quality animal feeds for ruminant and monogastric animals (Beef, Dairy, Calf, Sheep, Horse, Pig and Poultry). All products are specially designed by some of the top nutritionists in the country and provide essential vitamins.
Smyths Daleside is one of the biggest manufacturing firms in the area and provide employment for 58 people at present with sales from Donegal to Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Monaghan and Cavan, and cover all counties in Northern Ireland.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
Smyths Daleside Feeds is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.
Benefits
In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.
Our Purpose
To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.
Our Values
Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others
Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves
Teamwork: Together we are more effective
Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better