Bookkeeper - Part Time Temporary Role

Gallen Hospitality; Ballybofey; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run hotel group in County Donegal is seeking a reliable bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail and proficiency in Sage and Excel. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Supportive small-team environment

Staff lunch on duty

Staff discounts throughout Hospitality Group

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or similar role beneficial but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and integrity handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in Sage.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports.
• Support payroll and expense tracking.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Location: Jacksons Hotel, Railway Road,

As a family-run hotel business, we are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented bookkeeper to help us maintain accurate financial records and support our day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in [Sage]
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports
• Support payroll and expense tracking
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or similar role beneficial but not essential
• Proficiency in Sage & Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and integrity handling confidential information

Perks

• Flexible work hours
• Supportive small-team environment
• Staff lunch on duty
• Staff discounts throughout Hospitality Group

About The Company

The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal. Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state of the art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards. In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre and extensive conference & banqueting facilities the hotel is one of the largest in the region. In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedores 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as it's backdrop.

Company Culture

At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. WELL-BEING We believe the role we can play in our employees well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. EQUALITY We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. We are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.

Required Criteria

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and integrity handling confidential information

Desired Criteria

• Proficiency in Sage & Excel
• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or similar role

Closing Date: Saturday 8th November, 2025

Contract Type: part-time

Salary: Based on Experience