Financial Accountant 28-35 hours (Flexible)

Details

Job Type
Other
Employer
Limerick Youth Service
Region
Limerick
Hours
Position
Closes:
Limerick Youth Service

Financial Accountant 28-35 hours (Flexible)

The Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the charity’s financial operations. 

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 
  • Liaising with Auditors, Staff, Funders, Management & Board and other stakeholders as required
  • 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
Application Details

Skill / 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
  • Advanced IT skills as well as familiarity with recognised financial software packages including Sage.

A Job description and application form can be downloaded : www.limerickyouthservice.com

at the following link:  http://www.limerickyouthservice.com/get-involved/vacancies/ 

Please note CV’s are not accepted.