Financial Accountant

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

Financial Accountant

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Responsible for the overall Financial Management of Limerick Youth Service. Reporting to: Finance Manager, CEO & Board as required. 

Liaising with: Auditors, Staff, Funders, Management & Board and other stakeholders as required.

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

General

Represent the organisation in a professional manner at all times and maintain high standards by adhering to policies and procedures.   

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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 at www.limerickyouthservice.com

at the following link:  http://www.limerickyouthservice.com/get-involved/vacancies/ Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications is:

Friday 10th April 2026 by 5pm