Our client is a large charity in the community education sector seekingf a dedicated ACA / FCA for a responsible accounting role withing closely with the FC.
Circa 55/58.5k + for full week or alternatively PART TIME to 24 hours min - salary pro rata.
The Role
This role is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and financial information relied on in the decision-making process by the Finance Manager and ensuring it is produced in accordance with best practice. Key to the role is the ongoing development, promotion and delivery of Finance Support Services (e.g., Management Accounts, Annual Budget, Audit preparation) for the organisation. Reporting of monthly, quarterly and / or annual activities to management and statutory bodies and funders, in line with contractual requirements is also a critical part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
•Prepare the monthly management accounts and forecasts and weekly cash-flows for the Finance Manager.
•Support the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
•Monitor and control budget lines on a monthly basis, specifically addressing budgetvariances and calling any issues to the attention of the Finance Manager.
•Preparation of the year end management accounts.
•Manage the deferred income, receivables, control accounts, recharges, IBB andsupporting records to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timelymanner.
•Preparation of budgets for grant and funding applications.
•Prepare financial returns for all relevant funding bodies.
•Keep up to date with all current accountancy practices i.e., Charity Law, SORP
•Attendance at monthly Finance and Risk Committee meetings as required.
•To carry out any other duties consistent with the role of Finance Officer as requestedby the Finance Manager.
Essential Skills and Core Competencies
•Excellent technical accounting and analytical skills
•Ability to take ownership and drive issues through to completion
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•Problem identification and solving skills
•Project management capabilities
•Initiative, determination and attention to detail
•Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
•Good organisational skills including time management
•Excellent team player
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
•ACA/FCA qualified
•Circa 3 years previous experience in a similar role
•Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
•Proficiency in Sage 50 accounting package
•Excellent IT skills with MS Office, including Excel
Desirable
•Experience of an environment with multi-funding streams
•Experience with CRM systems
•Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation would be an advantage.
•Affinity with and understanding of the importance of engaging learners and communities in realising their potential as equal members of a socially just society
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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