Finance Administrator

Role overview

Glennon Brothers, established in 1913, is a long-running timber processing group with operations across Ireland and the UK. Its portfolio includes Glennon Brothers, Balcas, DTE, Alexanders Timber Design and Pontrilas, and it operates across sustainable construction, timber products, timber frame homes, engineered roof trusses, CHP facilities and wood pellet manufacturing.

After the January 2026 acquisition of Pontrilas, the group expanded its scale considerably, now employing more than 1,400 people. The business operates from multiple locations including Longford, Fermoy, Enniskillen, Troon, Irvine, Windymains and Invergordon, and is focused on responsible growth, technology investment and customer service.

This position reports to the Finance Manager and is designed to support reliable financial reporting and strong commercial analysis. The successful candidate will help coordinate invoicing, credit control, stock-related finance work and management accounts support, while partnering with Finance, Production, Site and Commercial teams to improve cost control, reporting quality and decision-making.

Core duties

The role centres on keeping financial records accurate and timely, linking operational activity with accounting output, and supporting the wider business with analysis and reporting. It covers invoicing, debtor management, month-end tasks, stock and cost tracking, financial analysis, reconciliation work and continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.

Invoicing and credit control

• Raise invoices for all dispatched goods and ensure they match dispatch documentation.
• Keep customer ledgers up to date, including debtor ageing, statements and credit arrangements.
• Handle customer questions and chase overdue balances.

Accounts support and month-end processing

• Assist with month-end close activities such as bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and management accounts preparation.
• Make sure all costs are properly captured within job costing.
• Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting obligations.

Stock and cost control

• Support stock control tasks, including stock counts, system updates and reporting.
• Track stock values, usage patterns and consumption trends.
• Help coordinate stock purchases with suppliers and internal stores.

Analysis, reporting and business support

• Contribute to reporting on margins, cost control, work in progress and job performance.
• Review differences versus budget and monitor operational results.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and provide financial insight to the business.

Operational and commercial coordination

• Match haulage, dispatch and delivery records against finance data.
• Work with production and site teams to understand cost drivers, waste and variances.
• Keep financial reporting aligned with day-to-day operational activity.

Systems and improvement

• Support implementation and ongoing development of finance and ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate data within finance and stock platforms.
• Look for ways to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency.

Experience and knowledge required

• Prior experience in finance, accounts or commercial administration, preferably in a manufacturing or production setting.
• A finance or business degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of invoicing, credit control, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience supporting management accounts and financial reporting.
• Exposure to stock control, job costing, or cost and margin tracking in an operational environment.
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Previous use of ERP, finance or inventory systems is an advantage.
• Strong accuracy, detail focus and organisational ability.
• Comfortable working with several stakeholders and supporting cross-functional processes.

Essential competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical judgement when interpreting financial information.
• Reliable delivery and accountability for assigned work.
• Clear communication and teamwork across finance, production and commercial functions.
• Good planning skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Disciplined approach to data quality and systems use.
• Willingness to improve processes, controls and reporting methods.

Key performance measures

• Accuracy and speed of invoicing, reconciliations and financial processing.
• Effectiveness of credit control and debtor management.
• Quality and reliability of financial data and reporting.
• Contribution to month-end close and management accounts preparation.
• Accuracy of stock, cost and job-related financial information.
• Identification and resolution of discrepancies and variances.
• Contribution to process improvement and system effectiveness.

Key relationships

• Finance Manager and Finance Team for reporting, controls and process coordination.
• Head of DTE Timberframe for commercial performance, cost control and operational priorities.
• Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams for job costing, margin tracking and commercial reporting.
• Production and Site teams for cost tracking, job performance and operational alignment.
• Dispatch and Logistics teams for matching dispatch, invoicing and delivery data.

Contract details

This is a permanent full-time position. The role is based onsite and involves 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 5:00 pm.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Pension scheme
• Company car
• Colleague savings scheme
• Educational assistance

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to consider the role even if they do not meet every requirement. The employer states that it values a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and welcomes candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with every item in the job description.

The employer also notes that the role profile may be changed, removed or expanded at its discretion, and that the duties listed should be treated as guidance rather than fixed or exhaustive responsibilities.