CAREERS

Salary: DoE

Company Overview: 
Proudly Irish made and globally loved, SOSU Cosmetics is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-performance beauty products that inspire confidence and self-expression. We bridge the gap between everyday beauty enthusiasts and professional makeup artists with versatile, premium-quality solutions across cosmetics, self-tanning, nails, and lashes.  

Our mission is clear: to deliver versatile, premium-quality products that are easy to use, multi-purpose, and empowering - Ensuring everyone feels confident and like the best version of themselves, no matter their level of expertise.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within our growing cosmetics business. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, stock reconciliation, and supporting senior leadership with timely financial information. 

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing the full bookkeeping function, working independently while collaborating closely with the leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Management 

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.  
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly bookkeeping tasks.  
• Bank reconciliations.  
• Manage cash flow reporting.  
• Prepare monthly management accounts information for senior leadership/accountants.  
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.  
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure Revenue compliance.  
• Support year-end audit and liaise with external accountants.  

Accounts Payable 

• Process supplier invoices.  
• Match purchase orders, goods received and invoices.  
• Prepare supplier payment runs.  
• Reconcile supplier statements.  
• Resolve supplier queries promptly.  
• Maintain strong supplier relationships.  

Accounts Receivable 

• Raise customer invoices.  
• Monitor outstanding debts.  
• Allocate customer payments.  
• Reconcile customer accounts.  
• Resolve customer account queries.  

Payroll 

• Process monthly payroll using BrightPay.  
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation.  
• Maintain employee payroll records.  
• Process pension deductions and statutory payments.  
• Submit payroll information in line with Revenue requirements.  

Stock & Inventory 

• Maintain stock records using Unleashed.  
• Reconcile inventory between Unleashed and Xero.  
• Monitor stock variances.  
• Assist with stocktakes.  
• Produce inventory reports for management.  
• Work closely with operations and warehouse teams to ensure stock accuracy.  

Financial Systems 

• Maintain and optimise Xero accounting system.  
• Manage integrations between Xero and Unleashed. 
• Ensure financial data integrity across all systems.  

Reporting 

• Produce monthly financial reports.  
• Prepare cash flow reports.  
• Monitor KPIs.  
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership.  
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis.  

Systems Experience 

Experience with: 

• Xero  
• Unleashed Inventory Management  
• BrightPay Payroll  
• Microsoft Excel  

Skills & Experience 

• Minimum 3-5 years' bookkeeping experience.  
• Experience managing the complete finance function.  
• Strong understanding of Irish VAT and payroll regulations.  
• Excellent reconciliation skills.  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.  
• Strong organisational and time management skills.  
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.  
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Comfortable working independently.  
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.  

Desirable 

• Experience within retail, FMCG, cosmetics or consumer goods.  
• Experience with inventory-based businesses.  
• Bookkeeping or Accounting Technician qualification (ATI, IATI or equivalent).  
• Experience supporting business growth.  

Personal Attributes 

• Highly organised.  
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.  
• Proactive and self-motivated.  
• Strong attention to detail.  
• Positive, collaborative attitude.  
• Continuous improvement mindset.  

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).  
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote).  
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.  
• A key role within a growing Irish cosmetics company.  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.  
• Opportunities for professional development and progression. 
  

SOSU Cosmetics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where every team member feels valued.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

To apply please send your CV to hr@sosucosmetics.com

Salary: DoE

National Account Manager 

Company Overview: Proudly Irish made and globally loved, SOSU Cosmetics is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-performance beauty products that inspire confidence and self-expression. We bridge the gap between everyday beauty enthusiasts and professional makeup artists with versatile, premium-quality solutions across cosmetics, self-tanning, nails, and lashes.  

Our mission is clear: to deliver versatile, premium-quality products that are easy to use, multi-purpose, and empowering - Ensuring everyone feels confident and like the best version of themselves, no matter their level of expertise. 

About the Role:  

Due to the exciting growth at SOSU, we are looking for a motivated collaborative, experienced National Account Manager with a 'customer-first mindset' to join our expanding team at our Ashbourne HQ. 

Reporting to the Commercial Director , and responsible for the development and driving a team to achieve the sales targets. You will work closely with the marketing team to develop commercial plans. You will own, source and grow key accounts , and work collaboratively to deliver best in class execution in retail.  

Key responsibilities include working with each customer channel to achieve consistent sales targets, leveraging our portfolio of brands: SOSU Cosmetics, Dripping Gold, and Bahama Official, striving for our brands to become number one and to be a trusted brand partner. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Drive growth with key account retailers, aligning activities to annual targets. 
• Manage and maintain key client accounts and unlocking commercial brand opportunities. 
• Monitor and report on whole sales targets, collaborating with retailers and distributors. 
• Analyse account performance, including P&Ls and provide weekly forecast updates to optimise future strategies. 
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders on brand activation plans and activities. 
• Support retailer expansion and collaborate with Marketing for in-store excellence. 
• Working closely with departments cross-functionally, being the sales team's key lead. 
• Laser focused on account planning, forward forecasting, and sales revenue growth for the future.  
• Provide visibility into sales pipeline and execute customer-specific business plans. 
• Manage day-to-day operations and coordinate with other internal functions with the aim of providing a best-in-class service to the customer 

Experience  

• 3+ years experience in Sales/ Key Account/National Account Management. 
• Has a proven track record in driving a team to succeed. 
• Degree or similar experience within the beauty arena.  
• Mass or Premium brand experience essential. 
• Experience working within the Irish beauty market is ideal, but not essential. 
• A sales background with a demonstrated history of sales performance 
• Working in fast-paced dynamic business. 

Key Skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective presentation and listening skills 
• Solid understanding of retail, ecommerce and marketing businesses 
• Strong negotiation skills. 
• Excellent at developing Customer Relationships 
• Have a proven track record as a commercial individual, who understands brand and customer (shopper) 
• Effectively navigate and collaborate cross-functionally 
• Have excellent Excel and Canva skills desirable. 
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and rigor. 
• Be results oriented & proactively Solution Driven. 
• Structured and organised but comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment 
• Be forward-thinking and have a mindset which allows you to push boundaries and build game-changing cross functional relationships. 

Our Core Values: 

• Excite Our Customer : We prioritise listening to our customers, allowing their needs to guide our decisions. Our goal is to bring accessible, affordable, high-performance products to the market that excite and engage. 
• Integrity in All We Do: We believe in doing what is right—always. From product development to customer interactions, honesty and transparency are central to our mission. We maintain the highest standards of quality across all touchpoints. 

To apply please send your CV to hr@sosucosmetics.com