Financial Accountant

Pieta is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.This is a key position in the finance team of Pieta and will collaborate closely with all the finance team members, Pieta managers and external stakeholders.Location: Pieta Head Office, Tallaght with hybrid working optionPosition Type: Permanent Monday - Friday 9am-5pm /35 hours per weekRole & Responsibilities:Pieta is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.This is an important position in the finance team of Pieta and will collaborate closely with all members of the finance departments and other stakeholders in the organisation.Duties will include, but not limited to, the coordination and production of monthly management accounts and departments financial reports.The role will include posting journals to the financial statements, maintaining and reconciling the general ledgers, ensuring complete and accurate financial records, accounting for and reporting on the organisation's income, assisting with internal and external audit work plus annual budgeting process and adherence to the internal controls and financial compliance requirements.Being able to work on own initiative as well as part of wide team is important.A strong focus on the internal compliance, control and governance environment is also required.Below outline the key roles, expectations and responsibilities of this positionMaintain and reconcile the general ledgers monthly.Post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions, including income, accruals and prepayments.Responsibility for accounting and reporting the organisations incomeProduce monthly finance reports to managementProduce departmental income and expense analysis reportsReport weekly KPI's to management.Assist with supporting and coordinating internal and external audits including production of year-end financial statementsAssist with budgeting, cashflow, forecasting and scenarios planning.ProcessesEnsure full compliance with all finance and organisational policies and procedures including suggesting amendments and/or additions where required.Work with the finance manager and finance team to ensure best in class processes and controls are in place on a continuous basis.Support other members on the finance department when requiredAd hoc duties / projects (as required)Core competencies of the role:Financial and commercial acumenAnalyticalProblem solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityCommunicationDecision makingTime managementEssential Education, Skills and Experience:Newly or Part Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualificationMinimum 2 years' experience working in a finance functionAbility to plan, organise, and prioritise workload and to meet deadlines on timeGeneral ledger management and reporting experienceKnowledge of current accounting standards and accounting systemsAdvanced IT skills and working knowledge of MS OfficeStrong attention to detailGoal orientated with a proven track record of working with projects and delivering resultsSelf-motivated with the ability to take initiative with a strong team and collaborative mindsetHow to Apply:Applications for this post should be made via .Please attach a CV and cover letter outlining your particular suitability for the role.Closing Date: 2nd September ****Note: Garda Vetting is required (of the successful candidates) for all positions.Pieta is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical/mental disability.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.We offer additional support to those with additional requirements.Please let us know if you require support ahead of your interview..