Senior Accountant
Reporting to Finance Manager and CFO.
The Good Shepherd Centre and its sister organization Kilkenny Voluntary Housing Association are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role within the Finance function. The candidate will work closely with the leadership team and provide essential information and reports.
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, 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
Candidate will suit a pro‑active individual with at least 3 years post‑qualification experience or 5 years suitable finance experience. They should be comfortable interacting at senior levels within a business, have excellent IT and interpersonal skills, and a can‑do attitude. Working experience within the Not for Profit or Charity sector is a distinct advantage.
Terms
* Specified purpose contract.
* A 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.
Skills
Excellent problem‑solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication, excellent organisational and IT skills.
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