A Finance Officer is needed for a temporary contract in our Dublin 1 office, which has the potential to become permanent after a probationary period. This office-based role comes with a competitive salary.
Job Description
The Finance Officer will be a crucial part of our Finance department and will work closely with the finance team to ensure the smooth operation of our finance function.
Responsibilities:
* Assist in preparing and managing the organisation's RCT and VAT on Capital Projects.
* Support the management of the creditors Ledger, ensuring accurate recording of expenditure against cost headings and Programme Budgets, and apportionment of Shared Costs across programmes.
* Support the managing of the debtors Ledger, ensuring entering of income received – fundraising and rental income.
* Prepare Returns to Revenue for review by the Accountant/Head of Finance, including VAT, RCT and Charity Claims.
* Assist with the review and monthly reconciliation of Petty Cash and Soldo Cashcards for all services.
* E nsure adherence to the Organisations Internal Financial controls regarding purchasing, and authorisation of expenditure.
* Prepare financial returns of income and expenditure for cost centres and funding agencies as required.
* E nsure accurate bi-weekly financial reporting of issues to the Head of Finance to support the work plan of the Finance department.
* Assist with the annual financial audit of the organisation.
Requirements
* Part qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician
* An appropriate business degree or equivalent is desirable for this role
* Experience in Accounting Software and Excel
* Strong Financial Controls ethos
* Experience in the Not-for-profit Sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP is desirable
* Knowledge of funding applications and dealing with state agencies is desirable