Job Title:
Accountant and Financial Manager
We are seeking an experienced Accountant and Financial Manager to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing the financial function of the organisation, reporting to the Management and the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the organisation's financial management software system
* Support the management of the organisation's bank accounts and online banking system
* Process payments, income, and expenditure in line with the organisation's Financial Procedures Manual
* Support the development of the organisation's financial management accounts and statements in accordance with FRS102 and SORP2015
* Prepare budgets, multi-annual forecasts, and other financial reports as required
* Support programme managers in budget monitoring and management, financial reporting to funders, and funding applications
* Support the implementation and promote compliance with the organisation's financial policies and procedures
* Support the Board, Finance sub-committee, Company Secretary, and Treasurer in coordinating the production of board reports, including standard and customised financial reports, and attending board and finance sub-committee meetings with financial reporting as required
* Liaise with the appointed external financial audit service to ensure annual financial accounts are generated and annual financial statements are completed and integrated into the Annual Report
* Proactively advise the Board of directors and the manager of any financial risks to the company
* Proactively plan for funder audits and respond to funder audit reports in a timely manner
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Recognised accountancy qualification
* Experience of managing accounts is essential
* Experienced user of accounting software packages
* Excellent IT skills and knowledge of computer packages including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
* Knowledge and experience of using payroll and ROS
* Proven experience of preparing accounts and preparation of annual audit file
* Proven experience of liaising with the Company Auditor and ensuring annual accounts are prepared to SORP Charities Audit Standard
Benefits:
* Part-time position (17.5 hours) subject to annual funding from TUSLA
* 10% pension contribution awarded after a successful probationary period
* Increments awarded subject to annual performance appraisal and adequate and sustainable funding
Others:
* Positive, consistent, thorough, and accurate
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Committed, driven, and hard working