Finance Administrator

Sigmar Recruitment; Lifford; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Financial Administrator for a maternity cover in Donegal. The role focuses on daily banking, journal postings and accurate reporting within a busy finance team.

You will handle cash records, customer statements and month‑end processes while contributing to the wider finance function. Relevant finance/admin experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily bank transactions and maintain accurate cash records.
• Process bank lodgements and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and post financial journals with a high degree of accuracy.
• Manage customer statements and respond to account-related queries.
• Support month-end processes and assist in meeting reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Provide administrative support across the wider finance function as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Business/Finance/Accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Donegal
Salary: Circa €33,000 - €35,000
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
This is one of Ireland's most renowned employers with a massive focus on staff culture, progression and development.

We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Financial Administrator to join a busy finance team on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the smooth operation of key financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily bank transactions and maintain accurate cash records.
• Process bank lodgements and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and post financial journals with a high degree of accuracy.
• Manage customer statements and respond to account-related queries.
• Support month-end processes and assist in meeting reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Provide administrative support across the wider finance function as required.

About You

You will be a proactive and reliable individual with strong numerical and organisational skills, capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role.

Desirable

• Experience using accounting software.
• Business, finance or accounting qualification.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be dependable, motivated and highly organised, with a commitment to maintaining accuracy and delivering high-quality work. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional finance function while making a meaningful contribution to the business.