Job Details

Financial Administrator
REF No. SD/FA/07/26
Location: Ballindrait
Closing Date: 28th Jul 26

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

Located at Ballindrait, just outside Lifford in Co. Donegal, Smyths Daleside is the leading animal feed manufacturer in the North West of Ireland. Milling since 1865 Smyths Daleside have developed a renowned reputation for manufacturing the highest quality animal feeds for both ruminant and monogastric animals. We source the highest quality raw materials both locally and internationally to produce the highest quality dairy, beef, sheep, pig, poultry and horse feed specially formulated to meet the needs of our customers, ensuring maximum animal performance at all times.

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 is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary with pension, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and offer a health care plan and wellness initiatives to all employees.