This seasonal role (April to October) supports the function of the finance manager and wider finance team with high volume day to day transactional financial accounting during our key operating months. This role ensures that all finance functions across the team can be completed in a timely manner to assist with accurate month end reporting.
Seasonality:
This role is seasonal, running from the start of April to end of October. This is our operational season with clients travelling with us during this period. As such, a higher volume of transactional accounting takes place at this time.
Hours of Work
Hours for this role are 21 hours per week (0.6FTE), typically worked Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required to support the wider team beyond your day to day role.
Key Accountabilities
Purchase ledger management – receipt, checking, processing and filing of purchase invoices
Company card reconciliation – checking and reconciling of card transactions
Key Responsibilities
Support the Finance Manager, responsible for all areas of day to day finance administration
Process purchase ledger invoices, plus any other purchase ledger tasks
Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut card balances are managed
Follow financial processes to ensure that Revolut card expenditure is processed and reconciled in a timely manner
Provide an exceptional level of client care at all time
Ensure that finance team, suppliers and clients receive all relevant information in a timely manner
Training on financial processes for wider team
What do we typically look for in successful candidates across all roles?
A strong and clear commitment to customer service excellence and “extra mile” delivery.
Good IT skills with experience in cloud-based CRM systems such as Salesforce,
Google Drive and Mac applications.Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy even when very busy.
Consistently great attention to detail, even when faced with multiple tasks and deadlines.
Good interpersonal skills, awareness and emotional intelligence with an ability to develop and sustain internal & external business relationships.
A natural collaborator who enjoys working in teams with a diverse range of individuals.
A genuine interest, knowledge and passion for adventure in the regions where Wilderness operates.
Committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet.
Preferred role-specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience
A passion for financial administration
Solid numeracy and IT skills, enabling you to work with Xero & Salesforce and their associated reporting systems
Proven ability to follow financial processes, prioritising tasks and maintaining attention to detail during times of pressure
Experience of dealing with all parts of the tourism supply chain including accommodation, transport and other service providers
That said, a passion for what we are trying to achieve as a business coupled with a desire to help make this happen goes a long way, so please don’t be put off applying just because you don’t tick all of the above. What’s most important is that you believe you can fulfil this role and demonstrate this accordingly through your application and subsequent interview process.
Benefits
Fixed term contract from start of April to end of October
21 hour working week, 0.6FTE (3 days), April to October
11 days holiday
5 hours of volunteer leave to make a difference towards causes that are important to you and/or our business
Flexible / Hybrid working plus up to 2 weeks working from anywhere
Company Contributed Stakeholder Pension
Company Health Plan (after the qualifying period)
Occupational Maternity Pay (after the qualifying period)
Bike to Work Scheme
Family and friends discounts
Training and career development opportunities
Team activity afternoons
Industry discounts on outdoor clothing and equipment
Cake on your birthday
Unlimited tea and coffee with only the occasional milk shortage emergency
Job purpose & Role Overview
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Wilderness group of businesses are committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures in our workplace.We welcome and encourage diverse applicants for any advertised position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: €27,000.00-€31,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
Bike to work scheme
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Sligo, CO. Sligo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
English (required)
Work authorisation:
Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
JOB ID: 38216
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