Assistant Accountant

National Gallery of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax saver scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The National Gallery of Ireland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance department on a permanent basis. This role supports the Financial Reporting Manager and assists in preparing management accounts and related financial duties.

You will handle month-end close processes, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified accountant
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience as an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant or equivalent
• Proven track record performing high-volume bank and balance sheet reconciliations with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Financial Management Systems, with strong proficiency in MS Office
• Clear motivation to develop a career in Finance
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, coupled with a methodical and organised approach to record keeping
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform month-end close activities including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with the annual audit cycle by preparing documentation for auditors
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting obligations including PSWT
• Prepare the Finance section of the annual SEAI reporting by deadlines
• Prepare and submit monthly PSWT returns
• Review and approve weekly supplier payments before submission to the bank
• Document processes and procedures for the function
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bank reconciliations

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Financial Management Systems

Accounting software

Job description

The Gallery wishes to recruit an Assistant Accountant in the Finance department on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to support the Financial Reporting Manager, and assist in the preparation of management accounts among other duties.

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager (or designated deputy), the successful candidate will:
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform month-end close activities, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations
• Assist with the annual audit cycle by preparing necessary documentation and addressing auditor queries
• Ensure departmental compliance with statutory reporting obligations, including the calculation, tracking, and reporting of Prompt Payment Interest and penalty compensation costs.
• Prepare the Finance section of the annual SEAI reporting with strict adherence to mandatory submission deadlines.
• Prepare and submit monthly Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) returns.
• Review and approve weekly supplier payments before submission to the bank
• Document processes and procedures for the function
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

• An Accounting Technician qualification or be a part qualified accountant
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant or equivalent
• Proven track record performing high-volume bank and balance sheet reconciliations with minimal supervision
• A working knowledge of Financial Management Systems, with strong proficiency in MS Office
• Clear motivation to develop a career in Finance
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, coupled with a methodical and organised approach to record keeping
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An adaptable and flexible attitude to work, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
• An ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• A positive, proactive approach to work

Conditions of employment

This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a successful probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland.

Citizenship Requirements

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland, pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission.

1 Please note: A 50 TEU permission, which serves as a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is considered equivalent to Stamp 4.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Job Details and Application Information

Grade and Salary

€40,374 €42,921 €43,602 €47,001 €50,412 €53,886 €57,526 €59,823 €62,132 €64,461 €66,776 €69,097 €71,418 €73,732 €76,066 €78,644 LSI1 €81,218 LSI2

• The starting salary will be at the first point on the scale, €40,374 per annum, or on a higher point of the scale, as appropriate to the successful candidate, if appointed from an existing public sector role (in accordance with Circular 08/2019).
• Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment.

Annual Leave

The successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave pro rata.

Superannuation

The successful candidate will be placed on the public sector pension scheme.

Benefits

The Gallery provides staff the opportunity to participate in the tax saver and cycle to work schemes.

Duration

Permanent

Working hours

Full time, 5 days a week – 35 hours per week (net of breaks). Please note, flexibility is required and the successful candidate may be required to work occasional late evenings and weekends

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Panel

Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled.

Closing date for receipt of applications

4thOctober 2026

Interviews will be scheduled in October 2026.

At the National Gallery of Ireland, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the benefits it can bring to our staff and our visitors interactions. We celebrate difference and want our people to be representative of all communities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer