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Position Description:
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Accounts Assistant to work with our Electric Ireland Superhomes Finance Team. Through our One-Stop-Shop we offer professional services; design and project management of whole house energy efficiency solutions and help with access to finance such as grant support. Electric Ireland Superhomes has nationwide reach and will play a pivotal part in the energy transition in Ireland. This is a busy team that is embarking on planned large-scale growth.
Person Specification:
The person will be flexible, highly motivated and have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this person will mainly be responsible for the accounts receivable function and travel and subsistence claims, along with the efficient set-up and processing of grant claims. This person will support the production of monthly management accounts for Electric Ireland Superhomes and Projects. Engaging with customers, contractors, and funders on a regular basis, this role requires a customer-centric approach with strong attention to detail and candidates should have capacity to deliver accurate work on time in a busy working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for creating invoices based on project milestones and services rendered
- Ensure all receipts are allocated and liaise with customers on any payments received, or queried missed invoices
- Credit control function and ensure all accounts receivable queries are resolved
- Review and record line manager approved travel and subsistence claims
- Bank lodgements, update bank statements received and month-end bank reconciliations of two bank accounts
- Ensure efficient set-up, processing and drawdowns of grant claims
- Assist with the financial administration of the Electric Ireland Superhomes projects including contracts, filing and maintenance of the in-house systems
- Support and work towards deadlines and month-end/quarterly/annual reporting
- Aid in Accounts Payable and General Reconciliations as required
- Accounts support to EU project reporting; processing and submission of financial claims.
- Support the introduction of new systems and processes
- Continuously build and nurture relationships with customers and contractors
Candidate Requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes.
- Minimum Qualification: Accounting Technician or QQI Level 5 in Accounting or Business-related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills and experience with communicating with a multi-discipline team, customers, contractors etc.
- Accounts receivable and reporting experience
- Experience in a deadline-driven office environment
Desirable:
- Experience with grant funding
- Experience with construction projects/accounts
- Experience dealing with Government agencies
- Interest in sustainable energy or sustainable development
Core Competences:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to be discreet and manage sensitive data.
- Good team player, with ability to conduct work with the utmost confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter and self-motivated
- Flexible with a positive work attitude
Location:
Electric Ireland Superhomes head office is based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This role offers a blend of office-based and remote working, with a minimum requirement of two days per week to be worked from our office in Thurles.