Accounts Assistant – Live Operations
📍 Based in Carrickmacross | Hybrid | Full-time

Who We Are
At Manor Farm, we’re proud to be Ireland’s leading poultry producer with over 250 years of tradition and trust. As part of the Scandi Standard Group – a values-led, people-first food business – we’re building a more efficient, sustainable, and collaborative future across every area of our operations.
Our Finance team supports key business decisions by delivering clear, timely, and actionable insights. Within Live Operations, finance plays a vital role in maintaining operational accuracy, controlling costs, and enabling performance.

Who You Are
You’re a detail-oriented finance and admin professional with a strong foundation in accounts and a proactive, team-focused mindset. You take pride in accuracy, clear communication, and staying organised in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’re someone who:
• Has at least 3 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounts support role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates strong Excel skills and confidence working with internal accounting databases and spreadsheets.
• Understands financial processes and systems, with experience in managing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Brings strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Communicates professionally and clearly, both in writing and over the phone.
• Works flexibly as part of a team, supporting wider operations when needed.
• Holds an Accounting Technician qualification (advantageous but not essential).

The Role
As Accounts Assistant – Live Operations, you’ll provide vital administrative and financial support to the Live Operations commercial team. From invoice processing and data management to internal reporting and system updates, you’ll play a key role in keeping financial operations running smoothly and accurately.
In this role, you will:
Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
• Prepare, issue, and file creditor and debtor invoices on a weekly basis.
• Generate weekly and monthly creditor payments, and reconcile monthly creditor statements.
• Distribute monthly debtor statements and support the preparation of weekly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support internal and external audits as required.
• Prepare and issue vaccination programme documentation.

Data Management & Systems Support
• Maintain and update internal accounting databases and financial spreadsheets.
• Create and manage farmer flock master data and purchase orders for Live Operations.

General Administrative Duties
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Live Operations commercial team.
• Respond to email and phone queries promptly and professionally.
• Provide cover for other administrative roles within Live Operations as needed to ensure seamless support.

Why Work With Us?
• Be a vital support – helping ensure accuracy and continuity in a fast-moving production environment.
• Join a trusted Irish brand – backed by the innovation and stability of an international food group.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility – with a base in Carrickmacross and opportunities to work from home.
• Work as part of a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Build your career – in a company that values integrity, teamwork, and professional development.

Manor Farm is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Shortlisted candidates will be provided with the full job description at the next stage of the recruitment process.