This prestigious professional Education Body in Dublin 1 are currently recruiting a Finance Officer to join their team
Job title: Finance Officer (Part-time)
Salary: €42k-€45k plus benefits and onsite free parking
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days open to discussion)
The Finance Officer is a 4 day per week role (flexible to the right candidate and will consider 1 to 2 days remote working) within the operations team in the organisation. The role encompasses bookkeeping/accounts and associated administrative duties. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work within a multidisciplinary environment within a small, established team. The person must be detail-oriented, highly proficient in computer systems and applications, and solution focussed. Experience in bookkeeping and accounts is essential.
The role will act as a point of contact for all finance duties and will report to the Head of Business Operations
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts payable – raising purchase orders, posting invoices to relevant ledgers ensuring correct cost centres and codes are used, checking VAT codes, dealing with invoice queries, and reconciling;
- Accounts receivable and credit control – reconciling statements, responsible for all invoice management and ledgering of same & payment follow-up, issuing pro-forma invoices etc;
- Banking – posting payments, reconciling all accounts;
- Payroll – dealing with PAYE, P30’s and P35’s and expenses/ Liaise with payroll provider;
- VAT and PAYE – working with ROS preparing & submitting returns, reconciliations etc.
- Preparation of management accounts and Cashflow projections;
- Deal with suppliers by phone & email and other accounts related administration;
- Work in collaboration with the Head of Business Operations to actively identify and implement functional improvements;
- Extract and review key finance data and presenting in a timely and concise manner to support critical decision-making;
- Deliver timely and accurate responses to audit queries when necessary;
- Assist with end of year audit;
- Liaising with other key service providers and stakeholders as required;
- Carry out any other duties as appropriate to the position, and/or as may be from time to time assigned by the Head of Business Operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified bookkeeper, accounting qualification, accounting technician or part qualified with requisite experience;
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related role;
- Strong knowledge of accounting and systems;
- Competent and experienced in bringing accounts to trial balance level
- Experience in preparation for year-end Audit.
Skills and Attributes Essential
- Excellent Accounting and IT skills, including excel;
- Organised, ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to undertake a range of duties as required;
- Ability to work as part of a team.
A great role for the right candidate that can offer a lot of flexibility. To apply please email in your CV via the web link