Finance Officer Executive Officer

Finance Officer, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About Your New Employer

• Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Be part of an organization committed to excellence and innovation.

About Your New Job as a Finance Officer

• Finance Duties:
  • Handle day-to-day accounting and processing using the finance system.
  • Manage accounts payable and record income and expenditure.
  • Prepare bank account reconciliations and other key account reconciliations.
  • Perform tax clearance checks and creditor reconciliations.
  • Assist with payroll, Revenue returns, and preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Manage the Fixed Asset Register and support End of Year Accounting requirements.
  • Assist with audits and keep policies and procedures up to date.
• Procurement Duties:
  • Assist with procurement processes and documentation.
  • Review procurement documentation and maintain the contract register.
• General Duties:
  • Prepare financial reports and respond to queries.
  • Undertake any other duties relevant to the grade.

What Skills You Need as a Finance Officer

• Essential Requirements:
  • Accounting Technician or Recognised Accounting qualification, or part qualified accountant.
  • Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Leaving Certificate.
  • 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a finance role.
  • Excellent interpersonal, management, planning, and organisation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Adobe.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Thrive Accounting or similar accounting system.
  • Knowledge of public procurement and contract management.
  • Procurement training.
  • Experience in the public sector or reporting to the public sector.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work in Dublin 1.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to meaningful work in the public sector.

What’s Next

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter via the online application portal. The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 8 September 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in finance!