Reporting to the Finance Manager the candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing  year - end accounts and work with external auditors in the audit process
• Developing regular financial statements, preparing special projects and reporting of quarterly consolidated management accounts 
• Administering & managing the payroll function and online banking
• Ensuring control and statutory compliance in the sector.
• Maintaining an effective & up to date reporting framework 

Skills/Experience:

• A relevant third level or professional qualification; ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or similar
• Minimum of three years previous post qualification experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in the preparation of financial statements, management accounting and audit
• Experience of the charitable sector and accounting for charities including requirement of Charites ACT 2009, SORP and FRS102

Financial & Management 

• Prepare and produce a  SOFA (Statement of Financial Activities) in accordance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) for Charities including FRS102
• Production of management and statutory accounts to a high standard and linking with auditor on audit requirements;
• Maintenance and reconciliation of bank accounts, use of banking online.
• Preparation of payroll and liaison in respect of all elements of Revenue, pension, Auto-Enrolment, VHI etc.
• Providing financial expertise to senior management & Board as required and be an active member of the Audit Sub Committee.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with the finance manager in the Preparation of Annual Budgets
• Collaborate with the finance team in reviewing, developing and implementing appropriate financial policies, procedures and controls
• Participating in ad hoc specific projects within the team.

Reporting  

• Ongoing development and implementation of an effective financial reporting system for funders, ensuring that financial outputs are of the highest professional standard; Reporting to funders as required
• Oversee the maintenance of the Capital Assets Register.

Quality & Excellence 

• Ensuring the finance department is aware and reflecting relevant changes to reporting standards and best practice.
• Development and management of financial systems and policies.
• Adhere to the financial guidelines of stakeholders as set out in SLA’s and filing annual & statutory returns and reports 

Training & Development 

• To partake in any mandatory & necessary organisational training 
• Participate in Supervision and Performance Guidance with Finance Manager