Accountant (Part Qualified)

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Tuath Housing Association Full time

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JOB SUMMARY:

Management Accounts Preparation involving working in all areas of the management accounts, both Cost and Revenue to assist in the production of the monthly and annual management accounts.

Reporting directly from Dublin Office to the Senior Accountant, preparing weekly/ month end/ad-hoc/ Year end reports to aid in the production of the Management Accounts.
Responsibility for all areas regarding Payment and Availability (P&A) Income, Public Private Partnership, Recoup Income and other income generated by Tuath Housing.
Generate the P&A invoices on SAGE to Local Authorities (LA) Nationwide
Assisting with Month end and Year end Accounting Processes
Maintaining excellent records with full paperwork back up available for all work for reporting top management and Auditors.
Liaising with Development department regarding Billing queries and Development to Finance Handover information.
Assist in analysing, recording, and processing fixed assets and capitalizations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
Keeping accurate records of P&A Agreements for reference, reconciliation purposes, future Rent Reviews, and assessment during Audits
Building and maintaining relationship with colleagues, funders, and Local Authorities.
Working individually and as part of the Finance function to maximise collection and control of debtors, by phone, letters, emails, and any other means of correspondence.
Liaising monthly with Tuath's Major funder the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) with up-to-date P&A information and Bank statement when necessary.
Ensuring P&A funds are paid into the HFA designated account in compliance with Tuath Loan Covenants
Perform Rent Reviews promptly on P&A Agreements and ensuring they are done as quickly as possible.
General and reciprocal cover for the other Revenue Accountant and Finance Assistant in the team.
Cost Analysis and reports in relation to the Tuath's expenditure monthly.
Training in of new staff.
Building a departmental SharePoint page to house training notes and useful links for other departments
Subvention analysis - Revenue invoicing and Cost analysis.

Key Requirements

Preferably strong accounts experience. Good knowledge of debits / credits. Previous experience an advantage.
Studying towards Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA etc) or qualified Accountant
Strong Work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn, ask questions & work on own initiative.
Experience working in a busy Finance environment. Report daily to the Senior Finance Manager to ensure there is excellent communication and co-ordination within the Finance team.
Proficient in MS Office - excel.
Knowledge of SAGE 200 Financial System desirable.
Good working knowledge of SharePoint
Must have good interpersonal skills.
Competent to work in a pressurized environment.
Must be capable of working as part of a team.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Be aware of and act in accordance with Health & Safety Policy.
Conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.

GENERAL

Contribute as a team member to the work of other colleagues as required in pursuance of specific objectives, developing good lines of communication.
Would suit individual with previous bookkeeping experience.
Positively promote the Company whenever possible.
Undertake any other occasional duties which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post as directed.

This job description is not definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review in the light of developments.Seniority level

Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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