Part-Time Accountant - Public Sector

Are you seeking part-time hours in a rewarding, dynamic working environment? Then we have the job for you! At Lex Consultancy we are currently recruiting on behalf of a prominent cultural institution with a convenient Dublin City Centre location. They are currently seeking applicants for the position of Accountant, to work on a part-time basis. This position will be offered as a two year contract and will require the successful candidate to work 25 hours per week across 5 days. The purpose of this role will be to manage and maintain the accounts and reporting for the organisation. Reporting to the financial controller, the successful candidate will: •Prepare the monthly Management Accounts to Income & Expenditure and Balance Sheet level •Prepare monthly bank reconciliations •Prepare and Process Purchase Orders as required •Co-ordinate the membership renewal process for annual subscriptions •Reconcile the daily receipts for memberships and events for members •Manage the supplier invoices and process supplier payments •Preparation of the Annual Budgets •Monitor and report on budget variances •Undertake monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts •Other administration and ad-hoc duties appropriate to the organisation •Support the executive meeting monthly To be considered for this position, applicants will meet the following requirements: •A finalist/qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) •A minimum of 4/5 years' experience in a financial role •Practical working knowledge of Financial Management Systems and will be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint •Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail coupled with a methodical and organised approach to record keeping •Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills •An adaptable and flexible attitude to work together with an ability to work under pressure and reprioritise workload in order to meet deadlines •A proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team with minimal supervision Interested applicants should send a copy of their cv for review to Laura Craughwell at Lex Consultancy vis the enclosed link. The closing date for applications is May 18th at 12.00pm. This two year contract will offer a pro rata salary of €42,000.