Finance Officer

Epiconline; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Garda Vetting

Job summary

EPIC, Empowering People in Care, based in Dublin, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, budgeting, payroll, and governance compliance. The role reports to the Chief Operations Officer and involves building management support and preparation of management and funder reports.

The candidate will manage statutory reporting, asset registers, audits, and compliance plans while supporting the CEO and Board with financial governance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of FRS 102 SORP and not-for-profit sector experience
• Demonstrated ownership to drive issues to completion
• Ability to manage workloads to meet tight reporting timelines
• Commitment to EPIC values and professional development

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with reconciliations
• Manage procurement processes and bookkeeping
• Support monthly expense claims and online approvals
• Produce internal Board and governance reports and assist with audits
• Oversee payroll processes and revenue reporting compliance
• Assist with budget preparation and grant applications
• Support building management and policy implementation
• Maintain compliance plans and GDPR and safety records
• Provide general administrative support and participate in meetings

Skills

Self-starter

Ownership and accountability

Problem solving

Time/workload management

IT literacy

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

AccountsIQ

Job description

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026 at 5.00pm

Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer

Location: Dublin

Job Purpose

• To ensure the financial health of the organisation by administering accounting operations to meetstatutory,legaland charitable governancerequirements and a robust reporting regime.
• To provideaccuratefinancial information and reports to support theorganisation’s management,governanceand decision-making processes.
• To support the Chief Operations Officer in monitoring andmaintainingcompliance withstatutory,legaland charitable governance requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Finance

• Prepare monthly,quarterlyand annual financial reportsin a timely manner, including:
  • Maintain accurate records of all daily financial transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries
  • Maintain and manage the procurement process of the organisation
  • Provide support and training to the team in managing the monthly expense claim and approval processes within the online expense management software.
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliations, expense reports and Balance Sheet schedules for management review
• Prepare funder and project reports, as required, compiled in line with relevant funding agreements
• Maintain and update the Fixed asset register
• Prepare internal reports as required, including reports for Board sub-committees
• Prepare files for financial audits and liaise with auditors, when required
• Assist with annual budget preparation and grant applications

Payroll

• Prepare the monthly payroll file and submit it for management review.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll‑related queries.
• Ensure compliance with all revenue reporting requirements

Building Management

• To support the COO with property management for Head Office
• Review and implement financial policies
• Where required support the building owner committee in respect of building matters

Governance and Compliance

• Keep up to date with all current accountancy practices i.e., Charity Law, SORP
• Providing support to the CEO, COO and the Board sub-committees as required
• Maintain and update financial procedures as agreed with Senior Management
• Monitor, maintain, and update the annual Compliance Plan and calendar
• Support COO in Risk management and monitoring
• Maintain and update health & safety records
• Maintain and update GDPR breach register

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with general administrative tasks for the organisation, as required
• Participate actively with the team, planning and staff meetings as required to function effectively within the organisation
• Participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
• Be vigilant to any child protection risks, health and safety risks and data protection risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to designated officers and/or your line-manager.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all information in any media or format in relation to the children and young people who use the service
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time-to-time

Desirable Skills and Experience

• The candidate will be a self-starter, flexible and comfortable working on their own initiative
• 3 years+previousexperience in a similar role
• Accounting Technician qualification or similarqualification and/or experience
• Experienced in budgeting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of FRS 102 SORP and experience in not-for-profit sector
• Demonstrate an ability to take ownership and drive issues through to completion.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage workloads to meet tight reporting timelines.
• Problem identification and solving skills.
• Excellent IT literacy and administrative skills.
• Experience with Accounts IQisdesirable butnot essential
• Commitment to the values and mission of EPIC.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Please note

EPIC, Empowering People in Care, believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious, and social backgrounds. We also welcome candidates with care-experience.

The job description attached does not define all responsibilities within the role but offers a detailed overview of the role. It is envisaged that the post-holder will be flexible in using their own initiative to develop the role in line with the objectives and mission of EPIC and the needs of the children and young people they will be working with.

Terms

• This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), with a six-month probation period.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 daysper annum, increasing to 27 days after 2 yearsofservice
• The office is closed for one day at Easter and three days at Christmas. These holidaysareadditionalto the annual leave entitlement.
• Participation in the company pension scheme is matched by a3% Employer contributionduring yourprobationary period, increasing to 5% employer contribution on successful completion of your probation period.
• All roles within EPIC are subject to Garda Vetting.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026 at 5.00pm

Salary: Salarycommensuratewith experience.