Finance Support

Job description

Job Title: Finance Support
Location: Hybrid work model

Salary: €42,145 per annum
Annual Leave: 23 days (pro-rata)

Office locations include: Dublin, Killarney, Galway or Sligo

Job Purpose

To provide effective and professional financial support to the Finance Team across a range of activities, including budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and grant payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

General Finance Support

• Assist with grant payment processing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budgeting.
• Support monthly salary processing for employees and pensioners.
• Provide administrative support in all finance areas as required.

Grant Payment Processing

• Verify and process claims for grant payments.
• Ensure all documentation complies with letters of offer.
• Maintain accurate records and update grant tracking systems.

Accounts Payable

• Set up and maintain supplier master files.
• Verify, register, and process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Manage employee expenses, procurement cards, and VAT returns.
• Process Revenue withholding tax (PSWT) and maintain compliance.

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and issue invoices.
• Manage debtor reports, credit notes, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate coding and VAT compliance.

Budget and Payroll Support

• Support monthly forecasting and budget variance reporting.
• Input budgets and journals, and prepare reports as required.
• Assist with monthly payroll processing and compliance with PAYE modernisation.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role.
• A Level 6 qualification (QQI or equivalent) in finance, business, or payroll.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• Professional, approachable manner with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable Criteria

• IATI Accounting Technician or part-qualified accountant.
• IPASS qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in high-volume finance environments.
• Familiarity with Revenue Online and online banking systems.
• Understanding of public sector financial practices.

Key Competencies

• Teamwork
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Relationships
• Planning and Managing Work