Job Title: Finance Administrator
Starting Salary: *€37,650 (Salary scale: €37,650 - €60,607) *Please see below for further information.
Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week
Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday 21st April 2025
Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
Our client, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business, ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers. Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.
Find out more about the CRU at: https://www.cru.ie/
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a candidate to join our Finance and Governance Team with experience in finance and payroll processing activities.
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Finance and Governance, day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General maintenance of finance records including:
* Accounts Payable: processing invoices, dealing with suppliers and internal customers, and processing payments.
* Accounts Receivable: processing sales receipts and assisting with credit control duties.
* Provision of Payroll administration support: processing payroll monthly.
* Maintain the Pension Scheme(s) membership records in a prescribed format, including administrative support to the AVC scheme.
* Complete bank reconciliations monthly.
* Assist with internal and external financial audits.
* Preparation of Quarterly and Annual Returns for publication on the CRU website plus annual tax reports.
* File management as per the CRU records management policy, including archiving.
* Cover for other finance team members, as required.
* Other general administrative duties may be assigned by the Senior Manager – Finance and Governance.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
Essential Requirements
Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:
* Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative / finance / payroll experience.
* Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems.
Desirable Requirements
It is preferable that candidates have on or before the closing date for applications, the following:
* Previous knowledge/experience of public sector finance activities.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Accounting Technician (or equivalent)
THE PACKAGE
· Starting salary of €37,650
· Salary scale: €37,650 - €60,607
· Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
· The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
· Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
· Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
· To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 21st April 2025, 12 pm to be received not later than 12 pm)
· As part of the application form, candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
· The application form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
· Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at the time of application.
· The CRU does not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
· Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at cru@cpl.ie so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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