Accounts Assistant

at  Drogheda Credit Union

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be well organised, efficient, and work as part of a team.
• Possess a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The successful candidate will have a finance qualification or equivalent experience.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full-time fixed term 6-month contract for our Drogheda Branch. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial duties that contribute to the effective running of the credit union.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Tasks:

• Count, reconcile and lodge receipts daily and prepare cash lodgements for banking.
• Balance and post standing orders, direct debits and CT lodgements to members’ accounts daily.
• Maintain and reconcile controls for various financial aspects such as unpaid cheques, foreign exchange, Postpoint, etc.
• Post payroll files to members’ accounts and act as a point of contact for these accounts.
• Reconciliation of all bank statements for month end.
• Liaise with marketing department and prepare monthly donations cheques.

Financial Record Maintenance:

• Maintain the Credit Union’s financial records by accurately posting daily general ledger transactions.
• Prepare monthly management and financial reports in a timely manner.

Auditing and Reporting:

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Run end-of-month reports as required and forward them to relevant staff members.