Vacancy | Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Munster Rugby are inviting applications for the role of Accounts Assistant on a nine-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover).

This person will be responsible for reconciling the income of the organisation, issuing Accounts Receivable invoices and supporting the Accounts Payable function.

The position is a nine-month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover), full-time role, and is based in Irish Independent Park, Cork.

To apply for this position, please send your CV to recruitment@munsterrugby.ie. Please note the closing date for applications is strictly 13:00 on Friday, February 2, 2018.

See a full job description below.

The Munster Branch IRFU is an equal opportunities employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

1. POST TITLE: Accounts Assistant – Maternity Cover Contract (9 Months)
2. ROLE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

Working as an Accounts Assistant, this person will be responsible for reconciling the income of the organisation, issuing Accounts Receivable invoices and processing Accounts Payable invoices.

3. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Operational: Senior Financial Accountant

Functional: Chief Executive Officer

4. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Finance Team

Ticketing Staff

Customers

Munster Branch IRFU Staff

Munster Branch IRFU Clubs

Management Team

5. KEY QUALITIES

Essential:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Accounts Department.
• Good numeric skills, flexibility and experience of performing general accounts receivable and payable duties.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel are essential for this position.
• Experience on a computerised accounting package, ideally SAP Business One.
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and work colleagues is essential to this position.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

General areas of responsibility include:

• Customer Invoicing & Statements for all entities within the organisation
• Cash Receipts and Bank Lodgements
• Bank reconciliations
• Ticket Income Reconciliations for each match
• Income Collection from Clubs and Schools for each match
• Reconciliation of Hospitality Income on a match-by-match basis
• Issuing Purchase Orders when the Financial Accountant is absent
• Support to the Financial Accountant in terms of processing of Accounts Payable invoicing
• Petty Cash Administration
• Ad Hoc assistance with account analysis, general administration and support to the Senior Financial Accountant and the Head of Finance and Operations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required from this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required. The holder of this position is required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description.

7. PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Maintain effective relationships with staff within the Munster Branch
  IRFU
• Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision
• Work within existing work practices
• Make effective and informed decisions in relation to the role
• Portray a competent and professional image on behalf of the Munster
  Branch IRFU