Grade VII Accountant
CREGG is seeking a highly skilled accountant to join our client in the public sector based in Kilkenny, initially on a 9-month contract.
The successful candidate will join a team of 6 and assist the current Grade VII with their duties while managing the wider team on a daily basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Annual Financial Statements Process (December Year End): Manage information requests throughout the year, with increased activity from November to March.
* Month End Process: Prepare journals, balance sheets, and reconcile ledger balances, patient income, and payroll files.
* Bank Reconciliation: Analyze cash-flow requirements, manage relationships with cash-in-transit providers, and authorize bank payments.
* Authoritative Sources of Procedures (SOPs): Prepare, update, and maintain SOPs.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookup, and formula preparation.
* Qualified Accountant or Part-Qualified with 2+ years of experience.
* Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proactive approach to continuous improvement within the department.
Benefits:
* Parking available.
* Negotiable benefits package.