Finance Officer

The Opportunity

Our client, one of Ireland's leading providers of care services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and dementia, has a fantastic opportunity within their Finance Team as a Finance Officer. The successful applicant will prepare, input, and control financial data along with the day-to-day running of the purchase and general ledger departments. Moreover, the ideal candidate with have a relevant accounting qualification or have 5 years of experience within a purchase ledger function.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing cash book processing, including the preparation and posting of payments across multiple bank accounts, as well as handling monthly bank reconciliations.
• Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring timely supplier payments, and performing account reconciliations.
• Maintaining the general ledger, including the administration of fixed asset records.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compiling weekly cash flow forecasts and reporting actual monthly cash flow figures.
• Coordinating month-end procedures, including the closing of financial ledgers.
• Leading and supervising the purchase and general ledger team.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports and analysis as needed.
• Assisting in the training of finance personnel and delivering finance-related training to non-finance managers.

Criteria

• A minimum of five GCSEs or O Levels at Grade C or above (or an equivalent qualification), including English and Mathematics.
• Hold an IATI qualification, be a part-qualified accountant, or possess an equivalent professional or financial certification/ experience, or a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a purchase ledger role, including responsibility for journal entries, relevant account reconciliations, and the overall management of the purchase ledger function.
• At least two years of experience working in a finance-related role.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fantastic time management skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines.