JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Accountant


LOCATION: DUBLIN CITY CENTRE


CONTRACT: PERMANENT - 37 HOURS PER WEEK


RESPONSIBLE TO: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager


SUPERVISED BY: RAM Accountant


SALARY: 33,000


About Us:
Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding Customer experience to our 27,000 residents.
Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.
If you are driven to make a difference and believe that everybody needs a home, Tuath is waiting to hear from you.


Our People and Culture:
Our employees benefit from a positive working culture, learning and development opportunities, and an extensive benefits package which includes:
24 days annual leave
Attractive salaries commensurate with experience
Pension scheme, bike-to-work scheme and a wellness allowance
Career development opportunities and a study aids scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working and an excellent work-life balance package
Tuath Housing are accredited with the Bronze Award from Investors for Diversity and are committed to promoting a diverse and respectful workplace reflective of all cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, genders, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all colleagues can be their most authentic self.
Tuath is committed to embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into every aspect of the business, and to implementing a business plan that emphasises social responsibility throughout our operations. We strongly believe in the importance and value of working in partnership with our many stakeholders to deliver more homes to more people, creating communities across the country. By tracking Tuath's ESG achievements, we can lead the way in making the affordable housing sector in Ireland more sustainable; and by having a positive environmental and social impact Tuath will also deliver better results to our residents, our employees, and the wider community.
If you are driven to make a difference and believe that everybody needs a home, Tuath is waiting to hear from you.


POSITION OVERVIEW


We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) section.
As an Assistant Accountant, you will support FP&A team members as needed and collaborate with various departments within Tuath Housing, including Housing and Property Services, by providing essential financial assistance.


The Successful Candidate Will:

• Maintain data in RAM (Real Asset Management) on a daily basis. This includes adding new units and ensuring the components for each unit are up to date. (Currently the new components are expensed, with new staff resources we will be capitalising any new components and calculating depreciation charge).
• Provide support in insurance reconciliation and any aspects related to insurance cover.
• Monitor project expenses, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Assist the Housing Department with LPT letter requests.
• Monitor and track construction-related income, expenses, and grants, ensuring they are posted to the correct cost centres.
• Provide financial assistance to the construction and development team as needed.
• Ensure that data in the Stock List, RAM, and Affinity/MIS is accurate, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist the FP&A and Asset teams with any ad hoc duties as required.
• Provide financial support for the calculation of the LPT return.
• Provide financial support for the annual impairment review.
• Provide financial support during the audit.
• Provide financial support in updating the assets and liabilities register with detailed information obtained from various documents.
• Post adjusting journals as required.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial procedures and internal controls.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.
• To be aware and act in accordance with the Association's Health and Safety Policy.

GENERAL

• Participating in finance meetings as require.
• Assisting with general administrative duties within the organisation as required.
• Contributing to the effective delivery of a Quality Service through the formulation, review and proper implementation of policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• You demonstrate the aptitude to self-manage your work and show initiative to improve current processes.
• You have 1-2 years or more of experience in a similar housing/residential property environment and be a part-qualified accountant.
• You have a proven record of reaching targets.
• Have a Full Driving licence applicable in the Republic of Ireland (not essential)
• You can build relationships with other team members within the organisation.
• You must be fluent in English.
• You can work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working for Tuath Housing:
Attractive salary commensurate with experience
24 days annual leave
Service leave
Organisational performance bonus
Generous pension scheme
Sick leave
Wellness allowance
Hybrid working
Bike-to-work scheme
Flexible working hours
Career break
Career development program
Employee assistance program
Linked In Learning licence
Employee Green Team
Sports & Social Club
Work-life balance package


This job description is not definitive or restrictive and will be subject to period review as deemed necessary and/ or in light of job-related developments.