The role of the Accounts Technician will be to support the work of the Finance Manager by undertaking a wide range of accounting related tasks. These will range from supplier accounts payments and invoicing to preparing a range of reports, all with a view to ensuring financial information is collated, checked and analysed efficiently and to current standards. The role also requires the registration of learners and various administrative duties. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Accounting Technician with a successful track record in book-keeping and be proficient in Sage Line 50.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Process and prepare month end accounts
- Prepare reports/returns in line with funder requirements
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports
- Assist with the preparation of the annual accounts for audit
- Process entries including invoicing, cash lodgements, visa and bank payments
- Responsible for bank reconciliations
- Responsible for debtors and creditors ledgers
- Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with Banks, Revenue, and Accountant etc.
- Responsible for cash management.
- Maintenance of Capital Assets Register
- Produce other reports as required
- Supporting the fundraising work of the Service
- Any other duties as may be required from time to time and assigned by the Finance Manager
Personal Skills Set:
- Self-confident, dependable and ability to show initiative
- Able to work unsupervised to proactively complete tasks
- Good time management & organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively with external bodies, e.g. Revenue, Financial Institutions, Auditors and Funders
- Thorough, methodical approach & be flexible with a positive work attitude
- Proven ability to work to strict reporting deadlines
- Must have ability to interface and work effectively with staff at all levels across the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills & excellent communication skills
Qualification Requirements
- Significant work experience in a busy setting
- Accounts Technician Qualification (Level 6 /Third Level Diploma) or higher
- Computer literate with excellent MS Excel skills
- Must be experienced with the use of Sage Line 50. Familiarity with payroll packages is a requirement while knowledge of Quantum Accounting package would be a distinct advantage
- Ability in and confidence with accounting
To apply for this role please click apply now or email your CV to siobhan.morrissey@eflexes.com
eFlexes is an equal opportunities employer
