Overview
An opportunity exists within our finance function for a Financial Accountant. This is very much a "hands on" role that requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of the production of Financial Statements and all ancillary functions pertaining thereto.
Qualifications
1. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the overall accounting process
2. Ideally a good working knowledge of SAGE
3. An understanding of payroll from a compliance perspective – RPNs, taxation etc. IPASS qualification would be an advantage.
4. It is important that you can work as part of a team with a willingness to learn and share acquired knowledge
5. You will be able to communicate effectively & efficiently
6. A desire to learn and further yourself professionally
7. Proficient in Excel and other MS products
8. An intuitive understanding of processes coupled with a desire for continuous improvement
Responsibilities
9. The issuing and posting of sales invoices
10. Oversight of the Purchase Ledger function to include the monthly reconciliation of Creditor accounts and payment of same
11. The drafting and posting of monthly journals to culminate in the production of monthly management accounts
12. Detailed monthly expense analysis to facilitate management's understanding of the financials
13. Filing and payment of returns on ROS to include P30, VAT3, Corporation Tax & DWT where appropriate
14. Ensure that the statutory audit process is completed with strict timeframes and that all CT queries pursuant to the audit are answered
15. Provision of payroll support to include the processing of payroll if required
16. Submission of grant claims as and when appropriate to Enterprise Ireland
17. Effective credit control management
18. Contribute to the budgeting & forecasting processes
19. Other ad hoc reporting / engagements as required