Financial Accountant

<p>AVISTA provides Respite Services, Residential and Day Services to people with an Intellectual Disability. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.</p> <p></p> <p>APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:</p> <p><strong>Financial Accountant</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent Full Time Contract (35 HPW)</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Roscrea St Anne’s - North Tipperary/South Offaly</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Salary: €76,551 - €92,329</p> <p>*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.</p> <p>REQ: 26173</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <p>•Hold a fully accredited professional qualification in Accountancy and a minimum of five years’ post</p> <p>qualification experience (eg) ACCA, ACA,</p> <p>•Have at least 3 years experience managing a team of at least five staff in a busy Accounts Department.</p> <p>•Have at least 3 years experience preparing management accounts, budgets etc.</p> <p>•Have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and, in particular, MS Excel.</p> <p>•Knowledge of payroll systems required.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <p>•Experience of working in a publicly funded environment.</p> <p>•Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.</p> <p>•Have an organisational commitment to lead through the AVISTA Core Values and vision.</p> <p>•Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge.</p> <p>•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</p> <p>•Excellent organizational skills.</p> <p>•The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.</p> <p>•Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service.</p> <p>•A willingness to learn and develop professionally.</p> <p>•Have a full clean driving licence and the use of a car.</p> <p></p> <p>Why work with us?</p> <p>Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.</p> <p>Supportive and innovative working environment.</p> <p>Comprehensive Pension Scheme.</p> <p>Generous annual leave entitlement.</p> <p></p> <p>Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:</p> <p>https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/</p> <p></p> <p>Informal enquiries to Catherine Meade, Director of Finance, Tel; 087 0617670</p> <p>or catherine.meade@avistaclg.ie</p> <p></p> <p>“A panel may be formed from which future similar positions may be filled.”</p> <p></p> <p>Closing date for receipt of applications 3rd May</p> <p><strong>Interviews will take place 10th May 2024.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Avista is an equal opportunities employer.</p> <p></p>