Role: Senior Accountant
Reporting to: Finance Manager and CFO.
Summary of Role and Responsibilities
The Good Shepherd Centre and its sister organisation Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association are hiring a Senior Accountant as a key part of the Finance function. The candidate will work closely with the leadership team and provide them with key information and reports.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of financial reports including KPI reports
* Managing funding applications and reporting to funding agencies
* Involvement in all aspects of the finance function: payroll, bank and cash management, and AP/AR functions
* Ongoing development and monitoring of accounting controls and policies
* Managing bank and overseeing cash flow
* Preparation of year‑end accounts and liaising with company auditors
* Assisting with systems improvements and upgrades (Sage, Payroll, etc.)
Candidate Profile
At least 3 years post‑qualification experience or 5 years suitable finance experience. Pro‑active, comfortable interacting at senior levels within a business. Excellent IT and interpersonal skills with a can‑do attitude. Working experience within the not-for‑profit or charity sector is a distinct advantage.
Terms of Engagement
* Specified purpose contract
* Six‑month probationary period will apply
* Position subject to reference checks
* Occasional work outside normal office hours
* Located in Kilkenny city‑centre office
* 39 hours per week, with flexible working opportunities
Key Skills
* Excellent problem‑solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Excellent organisational and IT skills
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