Finance Officer (12 Month Fixed-Term)

Reference No: VA312
Location: National Office, SVP House Dublin 1
Duration: 12 Month Fixed-Term
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Published: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Closing Date: Midnight, 22nd April 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer to join our National Office.

This role is part of the Society Finance Service Team (Shared Services). To work under the guidance of the Financial Accountant for East Region with responsibility for providing Financial accounting and special processes (Client Vouchers and controls) support to the East Region Council. This role includes advance/senior experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations and Management Accounts to Trial Balance plus experience of unique processes for the Charity sector. The person is responsible for ensuring that transaction processes are completed accurately and timely. The role will support the Financial Accountant for East Region and be responsible for transaction processing, record maintenance, accounting, analysis and reporting activities primarily for East Region but will also provide backup for other team members when required. The role also supports and provides the additional time required by for the Finance Officer responsible for Voucher service to East Region Conferences that supports the membership with an essential client service. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community,

Why work with SVP?

SVP Benefits

All SVP Benefits are subject to the prevailing policy and associated length of service requirements

• 23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days
• Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% on a matching basis
• 2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
• Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
• Paid Sick Leave: Sick Pay following 13 weeks, with entitlement increasing with length of service (Subject to terms of policy)
• Education Support for job relevant courses
• (Subject to terms of policy)
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance – four times annual salary
• Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
• Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (Subject to terms of policy)
• Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Available: SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate and subject to role requirements and policy)
• SVP Experience Day: Up to one discretionary day per year to experience a different aspect of the work of SVP (Subject to conditions)

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• +3 Years' equivalent and relevant previous experience in Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Bank Reconciliations and Payroll processing.
• Accounting, finance or legal administration training and experience, would be an advantage
• Previous experience of directly supporting an accountant. Supporting the preparation of month balance sheet account reconciliations and preparation of accounts to Trial Balance
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Excellent comprehension of English in all forms (reading, writing, verbal) is essential.
• An ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders and to manage on-going working relationships and work plans.
• Process analysis and documentation skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent numerical skills.

ABOUT SVP:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas

How to Apply:

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application.
https://www.svp.ie/careers/work-with-us/

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer