Finance Officer (Permanent Full-Time)

Experience: +3 Years’ relevant experience working in a similar role is essential / Accounting Technician, Diploma or Higher Qualification would be an advantage. Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join our Shared Services   Finance team in  SVP House, Dublin 1 . The post holder will have responsibility for providing financial, procurement and legal matters administrative support to the Finance team. This role includes broad experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations and the Donations process plus experience of specific processes for the Charity sector. The person will provide additional support to the accounting team to ensure transaction processes are completed accurately and timely. The role provides an efficient and reliable Voucher service to East Region Conferences that supports the membership with an essential client service. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Candidate Requirements:

• +3 Years' experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Bank Reconciliations.
• Experience with high volume data analysis and excel formulas. (V lookups, Pivot tables & sum if analysis).
• Experience of working in a client facing role, dealing with queries and managing client expectations.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Excellent comprehension of English in all forms (reading, writing, verbal) is essential.
• An ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders and to manage on-going working relationships and work plans.
• Process analysis and documentation skills.
• Excellent numerical skills.

Desired but not essential:

• Previous legal administration works desirable
• Accounting, finance or legal administration training and experience, would be an advantage.
• Accounting Technician, diploma, or higher qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience with financial accounting and reporting systems, Agresso or others, would be desirable
• Experience of working in the community/ voluntary sector is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience interpreting legal documentation would be desirable.

All SVP Benefits are subject to the prevailing policy and associated length of service requirements 23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days. Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% on a matching basis. 2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve) Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) Paid Sick Leave: Sick Pay following 13 weeks, with entitlement increasing with length of service (Subject to terms of policy) Education Support for job relevant courses (Subject to term of policy) Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher Life Assurance – four times annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (subject to terms of policy) Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement Hybrid/Flexible Working Available SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy, where appropriate and subject to role requirements. SVP Experience Day: Up to one discretionary day per year to experience a different aspect o If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. #J-18808-Ljbffr