Finance Officer 

Ballyhoura Rural Services CLG is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) for Doon Social Farm.

Job Title: Finance Officer (The post can be part-time 24 hrs per week or full time 39 hrs depending on the candidate)

Reporting to: Doon Social Farm Manager

Location: Doon Social Farm, Main Street, Doon, Co. Limerick. Possibility of hybrid working.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

Contract: One year fixed term contract

Job Summary

The Finance Officer reports to the Doon Social Farm Manager and is responsible for all financial operations for Ballyhoura Rural Services. The Finance Officer is responsible for managing, organising and co-ordinating office operations and procedures and all financial duties to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and funding compliance.

Key responsibilities

1. Managing and administration of EU and State Funded Programmes. Liaise with funders around reporting and any paperwork requirements.
2. Formulation and implementation of budgets including setting an annual master budget for the operations of the company
3. Manage the finances for the company and programmes to ensure they are administrated correctly and comply with the external regulations
4. Monitor cashflows on a monthly basis.
5. Month end accounts and reconciliations
6. Process bank payments, bank reconciliations and business expenses
7. Process supplier invoices on the accounting system and prepare payments list for approval
8. Generate customer invoices on financial system and follow up on outstanding debtors.
9. Weekly cash sales reconciliation
10. Maintenance of existing payroll system for a funded scheme and programmes
11. Ensure Collector General payments are processed on a monthly basis.
12. Complete Revenue ERR submissions (employee expenses) as required.
13. Prepare management accounts for presentation to the Board
14. Renew annual insurances.
15. Prepare audit file for auditors.
16. Liaise with staff regarding the completion of time-sheets, annual leave requests etc.
17. Maintain personnel files including Garda vetting forms
18. Complete annual Charities Regulatory Authority Return
19. Understand, be aware of and comply with all company policies and procedures
20. Attend any compulsory training organised by the company
21. Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Farm Manager or Board from time to time

Qualifications

1. Qualified Accountant/Part Qualified Accountant
2. Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience

Key Skills & Requirements

3. Excellent administrative/accounting skills
4. Excellent computer skills (Excel & Word)
5. A good working knowledge of accounts software, payroll software & online banking
6. Experience of payroll administration work
7. High proficiency in Microsoft Office essential
8. Good communication skills
9. An ability to work on his/her own initiative.
10. Ability to work independently and also as part of fast paced dynamic team, adhering to tight deadlines
11. Must be self-starter and have the ability to multi-task and have excellent attention to detail
12. Full clean driving licence desirable

September start if possible. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

This post can be part-time or full time role. A 12 month contract will issue to the successful candidate and will contain a probationary period. All roles are subject to the continuation of funding.

Selection Process

• Application is by cover letter and CV to Elaine O’Brien at Ballyhoura Rural Services through email to admin@ballyhourars.org by 23/7/25 before 5pm.
• Suitable candidates will be employed subject to the continued funding under the Community Services Programme.

Canvassing will disqualify. Ballyhoura Rural Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Reference checks will apply.
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