Staff Officer

Main Duties Management Reporting:

• Assist in the production of the monthly management pack.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget and on-going monitoring against budget throughout the year.
• Preparation of variance analysis reports to budget holders and the Senior Management Team.
• Resolution of queries with budget holders and internal stakeholders.

Statutory Accounts:

• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements.
• All statutory returns to Revenue using ROS.
• Preparation of schedules to support salaries and reconcile to Income & Expenditure Account

Month End:

• Preparation and posting of journals to the general ledger system.
• Calculation of monthly accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• VAT, PSWT and RCT calculations, deductions and reconciliation of control accounts.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Preparation and management of purchase orders.
• Preparation of supplier payments.
• Preparation of sales invoices.
• Reconciliation of creditor and debtor statements.
• Supplier setup and maintenance of Tax Clearance Certification process.

Other:

• This role is at a supervisory grade and may involve the supervision of staff.
• Other ad hoc duties as required to include the provision of documentation required for internal and external audits.

Personal / Educational Requirements The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role. Ideally the successful candidate will hold a financial qualification or be a part-qualified accountant or accounting technician. Expertise gained in the workplace will be taken into consideration. Previous experience of accountancy software would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Tailors communications to effectively reach an audience. Is assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues.
• Delivery of Results – Manages and progresses multiple projects and work activities successfully.
• Analysis and Decision Making – Analyses complex data and makes clear recommendations, takes account of any broader issues and related implications when making decisions.
• People Management - Gets the best out of individuals and the team, encouraging good performance and addressing any performance issues that may arise.
• Specialist Knowledge - Demonstrates a high degree of specialist expertise and knowledge, adds value to the team by utilising their specialist knowledge and acts as a subject matter expert where required.

Salary Scale – Staff Officer - Grade 5 LA Scale €50,206 - €51,705 - €53,236 - €54,799 - €56,374 LSI 1 - €58,209 LSI 2 - €60,051 New entrants will be appointed on the first point of the scale in line with government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if immediately before appointment you are a currently serving civil/public servant. Closing date for Receipt of Applications – Wednesday 15th of January 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews for this position will take place on the 24th of January 2025 in our offices at 53 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2. Candidates should be aware that these dates may be subject to change.