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Job description

This is an office-based role within a well-established childcare business within the Garvagh area. We're looking for an organised individual who can confidently manage our financial accounts and payroll activities. You will be responsible for contributing to timely financial management, reporting and compliance. Your role will entail maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, management accounts and analysing financial data to support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting and treasury management. As Finance and Support Officer you will contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, while providing guidance to the Management Committee on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely financial reports for the Management Committee
• Accounts payable and receivable ,accurate and timely invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliations. Monitor aging reports and outstanding balances.
• Income management, including grants. Work closely with management to monitor grant expenditures, compliance requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Adherence to relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Financial analysis to support decision-making processes, identify trends, and assess financial performance. Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion of correspondence, systems and records, following GDPR.
• Weekly invoicing, issuing end of months statements and credit control
• Administrative support to the Manager
• Arrange payments to all suppliers
• Supporting management and committee with financial preparation in fundraising and funding applications
• Prepare and process monthly wages

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Third Level qualification in a business related subject area. IT literate with experience of Microsoft office suite of programmes.
• Working knowledge of SAGE. Minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative position.

Desirable Skills

• To have or be working towards a recognised financial qualification. Experience in Community Development in regard to sourcing funding and writing funding applications or tenders.
• Experience in preparing claims to funding bodies.
• Understanding and application of payroll information and procedures.

Further Information

The person appointed is expected to be able to work well under pressure.