Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

Derry City & Strabane District Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Accounts Officer to join its Finance team. This role will support the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service, ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately and in line with Council policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial controls, supporting budget management, and providing high-quality financial information to internal stakeholders. About the role: Temporary post lasting 4 weeks Structured and supportive team Flexible Working options where applicable

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals in accordance with financial procedures.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of year end accounts and financial returns.
• Respond to queries from departments, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and legislative requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A relevant third level qualification (e.g. Finance or Business). OR,
• A recognised Accounting Technician qualification. AND,
• A minimum of two years’ experience within a finance environment
• Applicants must demonstrate experience in the following:
• Financial systems and processes
• Maintaining appropriate financial records
• Preparation of financial reports
• Use of Microsoft applications (including Excel)
• Alternatively, applicants who do not possess the above academic qualification will be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years’ relevant experience as outlined above.