Role: Senior AccountantReporting to:Finance Manager and CFOSummary Of Role And ResponsibilitiesThe Good Shepherd Centre and its sister organisation Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association, are seeking to hire a Senior Accountant as a key part of the Finance function for the organisations. Candidate will have a close working relationship with the leadership team, and will be expected to provide them with key information and reportsPosition: Senior AccountantThe Role Will InvolvePreparation of financial reports including KPI reportsManaging Funding applications and reporting to funding agenciesInvolvement in of all aspects of the finance function, Payroll, bank and cash, and AP/AR functions,Ongoing development and monitoring of accounting, controls and policiesManaging Bank and overseeing cashflowPreparation of year end accounts and liaising with company auditorsAssisting with systems improvements and upgrades ( Sage, Payroll, etc )Candidate ProfileRole will suit a candidate with at least 3 years post qualification experience or with 5 years suitable finance experience. Will suit a pro-active candidate who is comfortable interacting at senior levels within a business. Candidate should have excellent IT and inter-personal skills and a pro-active can do attitude. Working experience within the Not for Profit or Charity sector a distinct advantage.TermsA Specified purpose contractA six-month probationary period will apply.This position is subject to reference checks.Occasional work outside normal office hours.Based in Kilkenny city-centre office.39 hours per week, with flexible working opportunities.SkillsExcellent problem solving Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Excellent organisational and IT Skills