Accounts Assistant

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care and outcomes for children, young people and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations.  
As we continue to expand, we now have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team to support our colleagues across the country in providing our services to those who we care for.

About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our teams nationwide.  Within this role you will get to immerse yourself in all facets of financial operations, including accounts processing, reconciliations, payroll and auditing.  You will be flexible, professional, approachable, highly organised, and have an excellent work ethic. 

The Responsibilities:
Accounts Processing

• Input supplier invoices into Sage
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Perform bank and credit card/debit card reconciliations
• Process employee expenses and ensure appropriate approvals
• Maintain accurate financial records and coding
• Processing payments and bank transfers

Payroll

• Assist in processing payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records and resolve payroll queries -  (Extensive payroll experience not required, but prior exposure essential)

Month-End & Reporting Support

• Assist the Financial Accountant with month-end preparation
• Assist in preparing journals and supporting reconciliations
• Provide documentation and schedules as required

Audit & Ad Hoc Support 

• Assist the team during annual audit
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Support finance-related projects and ad hoc reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes
• Assist with upkeep of Motor Taxes/Insurance
• Other administrative tasks as they fall due

Operational Liaison

• Liaise with house management regarding expenses and approvals
• Work with house managers regarding the reconciliation of credit cards/debit cards monthly
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and documentation
• Support strong financial controls across the organisation

This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities expected of the role at Orchard Care Group, it is not an exhaustive list. The role will vary, depending on the needs of the service.

 Person Specification - Essential Criteria

• Level 8 Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar related subject
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a similar role (SME experience desirable)
• Strong reconciliation experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent administration, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all stakeholders. 

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in the care sector
• Experience with Sage
• Proficient in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint portals, Dynamics 365.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deadlines.

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