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Assistant Accountant, Charity, Dublin Hybrid

• Dublin City Centre
• Contract
• Industry
• Reference: 23958YR

Our client is a leading Irish charity providing specialist services all throughout Ireland. They are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join them on a contract basis.  

The Head Office is in Dublin City Centre and the role will be on a hybrid basis of 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The role will report to the Finance Manager.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Complete ownership of accounts receivable function for the organisation ensuring state funders requirements are adhered too
• Preparation of journal entries and maintain accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
• Work to month end deadlines and preparation of month end reports
• Preparation of quarterly financial returns to funding authorities for review by management
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with year-end audit process
• Assisting with internal audit process
• Ad hoc accounting and administrative work as required
• To attend and contribute to team and agency meetings as required
• To undertake other work that is assigned by the line manager or Director
• To participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with your manager
• To be vigilant to any Health, Safety, and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your manager or Health & Safety Representative

Essential Criteria:

• Third level Degree in Accountancy, Commerce or a relevant field or extensive experience working in a Finance department
• Ambitious, energetic, and motivated individual
• Must have a “can do” attitude
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A team player with excellent attention to detail
• Be trustworthy and conduct the role with integrity

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in Exchequer would be an advantage
• Currently pursuing professional qualification in the area of Finance / Accounting

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation at a time of exciting expansion and development where you will be given every opportunity to progress your experience.

Interested in this role?

To find out more about this position please forward your CV to Yvonne Rafter at Ph: 01 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie