Financial Accountant

Job Title - Financial Accountant Reports To -Director of Finance and Administration Roles Reporting -Payroll and Accounts staff Key Relationships & Interactions Internal - All Team Leaders, Day Service and Residential Coordinators and Senior Managers. External - External Auditors, HSE, Pobal and other Funders, Revenue, CRO and CRA among others Terms & Conditions Full time permanent contract with six-month probationary period, Hybrid working Salary range €65-70k Eligibility criteria Recognised Accountancy Qualification. ICAI, ACCA or equivalent. Experience with SAGE or equivalent accounting software. Knowledge of Charities SORP. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products especially Word and Excel. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team or Project Management experience. An understanding of WALKs Vision, Values, Ethos and Mission and a positive vision for the future. Previous experience of working in a not for profit or healthcare environment would be advantageous but not essential. Job Overview Financial Accountant will have responsibility for producing annual budgets, preparing statutory and monthly accounts, managing cash flow, developing and driving compliance across the organisation with internal financial controls. He /she will have an opportunity to Participate in the growth of our organisation as our day and residential services grow. Enhance team management skills. Develop a wide range of financial management skills relevant to the sector. Avail of flexible working arrangements. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Management of the Finance Team (4 staff) Financial Accounting Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for all WALK entities. Audit Lead. Monthly management accounts and forecasts Attend bi-monthly Board Finance subcommittee meetings. Ongoing development and maintenance of financial reporting system to produce timely and accurate financial statements. Financial Controls Annual review of WALK Finance Policy, Fundraising Policy and Reserves Policy (and procedures) documents Organising Training of WALK staff as appropriate in aspects of those Policy and Procedures. Annual Budgets and Variance Analysis Liaising with stakeholders and production of annual budgets for all WALK entities. Monthly reporting to Senior Managers and Coordinators. Statutory Requirements Ensure all statutory requirements of the organisation are met including taxation, charitable and legal requirements. Company Secretarial duties. E.g., adding and removing directors as appropriate and liaising with Auditors on annual returns. Payroll Support the payroll function as required and deputise for the payroll officer when absent. Review and approve monthly payroll. Support the Director of Finance and Administration with Costing for current and future services Agreeing the Service Level Agreement with HSE Management of financial risks. Other Tasks as determined by the Director of Finance and Administration. Competencies to be assessed at interview Advanced knowledge of the SAGE Suite of products, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Knowledge of Charities SORP Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrable Team or Project Management experience. An understanding appropriate e-filing of finance documents and how to organize same. Demonstrable problem-solving skills. Have some experience of Coaching and Mentoring staff and encouraging problem solving behaviour in teams. Personal Competencies Highly motivated individual who is able to influence decisions and manage / lead staff. Problem solver Flexible, with the ability to work to tight deadlines. Emotional intelligence and empathy with others. This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined from time to time. Skills: Demonstrable problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Charities SORP