Financial Accountant

2 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Vision Ireland Full time
Overview

Financial Accountant - Full Time, Permanent at Vision Ireland.

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About The Role

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Working schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with some flexibility required

Location: Vision Ireland Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Closing Date: 9th September 2025

About The Organisation

Vision Ireland is a national sight loss agency, a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. Services range from emotional support and counselling to employment support and rehabilitation training. Our mission is to enable people who are blind or vision impaired to overcome barriers to independence and participation in society. We have over 130 Stores, 370 employees and 1,100 volunteers.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will primarily manage all aspects of the day-to-day financial operations of Vision Ireland Group including Services, Retail, Foundation, Forsight & Vision Sports companies. At times assistance may be sought for other tasks in the finance function as directed by the Chief Financial Officer of Vision Ireland.

Primary Tasks
  • Preparation of management accounts (including full balance sheet and profit and loss responsibility) on a monthly basis to deadlines
  • Reporting of actual versus budget versus prior year variance analysis as required
  • Reviewing financial performance with the relevant managers
  • Fixed Asset Register maintenance including depreciation, additions, disposals etc
  • Year end Audit close off / liaison with auditors
  • Review reconciliations of bank accounts for the above companies
  • Assistance with budget setting each year
  • Ensure robust internal financial controls are enacted
  • Coordination of Bi-Monthly Payment file for supplier payments with Accounts Payable team
  • Sales Invoices for HSE
  • HSE Income tracking, monitoring and reconciliations
  • Working as part of a team with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Stock and other functional team members
  • VAT Management
Mandatory Experience
  • Must have a fully accredited professional accountancy qualification / be a member of accountancy professional body
  • 3 - 5 years experience, with experience in not-for-profit sector preferred
  • Experience in using accounting software packages
  • Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Works well in a team and can take direction
  • Systems focused with an eye on continued process improvement and process efficiencies
  • The ability to manage and prioritise own workload, and work with flexibility, reliability, and particular initiative to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills and experience in working in a supportive manner
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational, administrative and time management skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required
  • Garda vetting may be required for the successful candidate in line with Vision Ireland Garda Vetting Policy
Additional Information

Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Candidates must be authorised to work full-time within ROI. Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. We welcome and embrace people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to ensure access to our systems and services in a respectful and supportive environment.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
  • Individual and Family Services

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