Finance Officer

Finance Officer

TEAM: Corporate Services Team
GRADE: Executive - £28,075 - £30,049 per annum
REPORTS TO: Corporate Services Director

WHO WE ARE?

We are a unique all island economic development agency and our mission at InterTradeIreland is to provide leadership, advice, and support to businesses across the whole island and help them maximise export growth opportunities through greater cross-border collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and trade. With 25 years’ experience supporting thousands of SMEs, we have a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and take advantage of new growth opportunities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We are now looking for a Finance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager and will have a key role in InterTradeIreland. They will be responsible for providing finance and administration support to ensure an efficient finance function is maintained within the Body.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance of the purchase ledger on the Body’s accounting system (Integra).
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and creditor reports, ensuring resolution of issues by engaging directly with suppliers and colleagues, as required.
• Posting of bank transactions to the accounting system and completion of bank reconciliations.
• Assist with generation of reports and information from the accounting system for the management team and colleagues as required.
• Liaise with accounting system supplier to resolve any operational issues and assist with the development of the systems and implementation of system updates or upgrades.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and month end processes including reconciliation of key balances, posting journals and preparation of working papers.

Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland.

In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and a mix of office and remote working.
• An attractive pension package.
• A progressive environment that will support your professional growth and personal development.
• Family friendly policies with a focus on health and wellbeing, we have a dedicated health and wellbeing team that offers a comprehensive programme of workplace benefits and initiatives to support employee’s physical, mental, and social health.
• An inclusive working environment with colleagues who are committed to our core values of being flexible, supportive and honest.

THE IDEAL PERSON WILL HAVE:

• A minimum of five GCSE’s with Grades A, B or C in separate subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) or Leaving Certificate (Standard/Ordinary level) five Grades A, B or C in separate subjects (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent.
  
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience using a computerised accounting package in a finance or business environment.
• Experience of working in a finance or business environment, where duties include processing invoices, processing supplier payments and maintaining ledger records.
• Excellent working knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel and Outlook, in a business context.
• The ability to effectively input and process financial data including checking for and maintaining accuracy.
• The ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with a range of both internal and external contacts, and good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the APPLY NOW button.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th May 2024 @ 5.00pm.