Responsible for the overall Financial Management of Limerick Youth Service.
Reporting to: Finance Manager (CEO and Board as required)
Liaising with: Auditors, Staff, Funders, Management & Board and other stakeholders as required
Skills/Experience
- A relevant third level or professional qualification; ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or similar
- Minimum of three years previous post qualification experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in the preparation of financial statements, management accounting and audit
- Experience of the charitable sector and accounting for charities including requirement of Charites ACT 2009, SORP and FRS102
- Advanced IT skills as well as familiarity with recognised financial software packages including Sage
Responsibilities
- Preparing year - end accounts and work with external auditors in the audit process
- Developing regular financial statements, preparing special projects and reporting of quarterly consolidated management accounts
- Administering & managing the payroll function and online banking
- Ensuring control and statutory compliance in the sector.
- Maintaining an effective & up to date reporting framework
Financial & Management
Prepare and produce a SOFA (Statement of Financial Activities) in accordance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) for Charities including FRS102
- Production of management and statutory accounts to a high standard and linking with auditor on audit requirements;
- Maintenance and reconciliation of bank accounts, use of banking online.
- Preparation of payroll and liaison in respect of all elements of Revenue, pension, Auto-Enrolment, VHI etc.
- Providing financial expertise to senior management & Board as required and be an active member of the Audit Sub Committee.
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with the finance manager in the Preparation of Annual Budgets
- Collaborate with the finance team in reviewing, developing and implementing appropriate financial policies, procedures and controls
- Participating in ad hoc specific projects within the team.
Reporting
- Ongoing development and implementation of an effective financial reporting system for funders, ensuring that financial outputs are of the highest professional standard; Reporting to funders as required
- Oversee the maintenance of the Capital Assets Register.
Quality & Excellence
- Ensuring the finance department is aware and reflecting relevant changes to reporting standards and best practice.
- Development and management of financial systems and policies.
- Adhere to the financial guidelines of stakeholders as set out in SLA’s and filing annual & statutory returns and reports
Training & Development
To partake in any mandatory & necessary organisational training
- Participate in Supervision and Performance Guidance with Finance Manager
General
Represent the organisation in a professional manner at all times and maintain high standards by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €47,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)
Experience:
- post qualification: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or similar (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Limerick, County Limerick
