Job Description
Full-time Assistant Accountant
FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT
Festina Lente provides a unique range of equestrian and horticultural activities, training, recreational events and employment services with a strong emphasis on social inclusion, choice and personal development.
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Main Purpose:
Assisting in various aspects of financial and management accounting functions.
Job Description: The principal duties and responsibilities include:
- Support the Financial Controller and wider Finance team with the month end process including preparation of Management Accounts
- Processing all financial transactions relating to our on-site shop
- Assist with the analysis of monthly P&L activity including splitting of costs across branches
- Review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including prepayments, accruals and control accounts
- Management of fixed asset register
- Assist with the development of Internal Controls & process improvement
- Assist with internal and external audit engagements
Other Duties will include:
- Contribute to the overall strategic planning of Festina Lente
- Undertake any other reasonable duties which may be assigned to you by the CEO
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised to take account of changing circumstances or requirements.
Person Specification
Essential requirements:
- 3 years' experience in a similar role
- IAT or part qualified ACCA is desirable
- Knowledge of accounts package – preferably SAGE
- Competency in IT - minimum ECDL or equivalent
- Advanced Excel Skills
- A thorough, logical approach
- Strong mathematical skills
- Dynamic problem solving skills
- Strong commercial sense
- Competent in IT skills, particularly excel and the use of spreadsheets
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain calm in a busy environment
- Ability to multitask
- Confidence in one's own strengths and ability
- Willingness to learn and an openness to alternative approaches
- Highly organised, with a high level of concentration and attention
- Proven ability to work on own initiative within a flexible, co-operative team structure
- Solution focused
- Fluent English is required
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to work to deadlines
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: 39 hours per week
Pension: Employees have access to PRSA scheme.
Working Week: Monday – Friday
Travel & Subsistence: A fleet of vehicles is available. However, there may be a requirement from time to time to travel in your own vehicle.
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum.
Location of the position: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow (Relocating to Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow in 2 to 4 years)
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms can be found on our website. Please copy & paste the following link: Application Form
Closing date for applications: Friday, 25th October 2024
INTERVIEWS: Beginning 1st November 2024
SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will involve short listing of applicants for interview based on the criteria for the position as outlined in this job description.
FESTINA LENTE CHILD PROTECTION POLICY / GARDA VETTING / MANDATORY DECLARATION: Garda Vetting for all employees and volunteers is compulsory.
Festina Lente is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes suitably qualified applicants from all sections of society.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to €46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This position requires advanced Excel skills. Do you have proficient Excel skills?
Experience:
- Similar: 3 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/10/2024
Reference ID: AACCPT
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