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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Financial Accountant (Grade VII) Permanent Full Time Contract Location: Limerick Eligible candidates are those who on closing date for applications have: · Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Accounting or Business · Membership of an approved accountancy body e.g. (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) · Significant experience relevant to the Financial Accountant role particularly in the areas of Monthly Reporting, Year-End Accounts and External Audit · Excellent MS Office skills, particularly significant skill, knowledge and experience in MS Excel · The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, initiative and interpersonal skills) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Informal inquires to Maureen Kennedy – Financial Accountant Maureen.Kennedy@bocsi.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon on Thursday 18th December 2025 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. These vacancies could be for part time, relief hours, fixed term or temporary positions. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Finance Officer
Duties and Responsibilities · Balance Sheet o Work with the Financial Accountant to prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the purposes of monthly management accounts · Banking & Cashflow o Maintain register of bank accounts in use o Manage administration connected to bank accounts, bank mandates, etc. o Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts o Monitor cashflow to ensure organisational requirements are met · Credit/Purchasing Cards o Maintain the register of VISA Purchasing Cards o Order/Cancel VISA Purchasing Cards as required by the Services o Downloading and circulate VISA Card statements o Review and input the VISA confirmations returned · Accounts Payable & Procurement o Manage administration connected to the implementation of National Procurement Contracts o Prepare procurement compliance monitoring reports and other statutory reports o Provide support to the Accounts Payable function as required · Finance Department Cover o Provide hands-on cover for the Accounts Officer during periods of planned leave and other absence o Provide hands-on cover for the Financial Accountant during periods of planned leave and other absence · Other o Participate in special projects as required o Provide guidance on finance issues to service area administrative staff o Represent the organisation on national working groups as required · Support Head of Finance, Finance Operations Manager and Financial Accountant with ad hoc project work and other finance tasks as required This is not an exhaustive list of duties and staff will be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of this post. Confidential information may be accessed at times and all BOCSI staff must ensure that the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications / experience Eligible candidates are those who on closing date for applications have: · Significant experience relevant to the Finance Officer role particularly in the areas of Bank Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Purchasing Cards and Monthly Reporting · Very good MS Office skills, particularly knowledge and experience in MS Excel · The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, initiative and interpersonal skills) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other Requirements Essential: · Honest and trustworthy · Appreciation of the rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities & their families · Willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability · Flexibility and adaptability with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement · Ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with problems Desirable: · Level 6 qualification in Accounting or Business · Experience of working on statutory audits in an accounting practice · Knowledge of the services provided by the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Limerick Region Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge · Very good understanding of the purpose and principles of accounting and financial reporting · Very good understanding of the process and purpose in respect of Bank Reconciliations · Very good numeracy, analytical and report writing skills · Good knowledge and experience of financial audits, both internal and external, and a good understanding of the role of the Finance Team in respect of same · Very good MS Office skills Leadership & Direction · Demonstrate organisational skills to manage the monthly bank and purchasing cards processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting · Demonstrate analytical skills for interpreting financial information and data to spot inconsistencies and make informed decisions Critical Analysis and Decision Making · Demonstrate judgement and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving Operational Excellence – Managing and Delivering Results · Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment · Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines · Ability to manage resources through excellent organisational skills · Excellent problem solving skills & ability to prioritise workload · Having the personal resilience to deal with challenging and emotive situations Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Excellent inter-personal skills, which enable you to engage with people throughout the organisation and externally · Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly · A proven track record in respect of excellent attention to detail with an emphasis on quality, accurate output · A proven ability to work both on own initiative, and as part of a team, together with a ‘can-do’ approach, the ability to organise and prioritise workload and a distinct ability to time manage effectively in order to meet strict deadlines · Personal qualities that demonstrate confidence, sound judgment, enthusiasm, commitment and ethics. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting/Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent, pensionable and whole time. A panel may be created from which other permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Remuneration The Salary scale for this Grade VI post is: €57,325, €58,691, €60,359,€63,491, €65,363, €67,695, €70,034 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at job offer stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service, or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland shall be subject to a probationary period of 9 months. Health & Safety Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated employer protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Care Assistant
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region Applications are invited for the following positions across our services CARE ASSISTANT Work Locations: Limerick City / Doon / Foynes Permanent and Relief contracts available Day and Night shifts are available Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,036 - €47,454 (pro-rata) Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The role of a Care Assistant Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration All applicants are required to : · Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field · Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
