Finance Officer

DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Additional Annual Leave

Hybrid working Policy

Zusammenfassung

Down Syndrome Ireland is seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our Finance team. This role is based at the National Office in Ballymount and offers hybrid working arrangements.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping using XERO, process payments, and support month-end close while liaising with regional branches to ensure accurate financial records for the charity.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or finance administration role.
• Proven experience using XERO accounting software.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel.
• Fluent in English with good numeracy and analytical skills.
• Experience in NGO/charity sector or membership-type organisation is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including purchase and sales invoice processing, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate coding and posting of transactions on XERO accounting software.
• Process creditor payments and carry out credit control functions.
• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of month-end accounts.
• Support the statutory audit process through preparation and provision of documentation.
• Respond to financial queries from Branches and liaise on financial administration as required.
• Provide administrative and ad hoc support to the Head of Finance and wider Finance team.
• Management of Soldo Analysis.
• Liaise with Service Providers.
• Act as a central financial point of contact and support for the organisation’s Branches.

Kenntnisse

Bookkeeping

Financial administration

Excel

Communication

Tools

XERO

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Hybrid / Kilnamanagh, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D12 HP70, Ireland

job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General

Annual Salary range:from € 30,000.00 to € 35,000.00

Job Role

Finance Officer

About the Role

Down Syndrome Ireland is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is looking to gain experience in the charitable sector and contribute to the impactful work of a national organisation working from the organisation’s National Office in Ballymount.

As part of a small and dynamic team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of bookkeeping and administrative duties and work closely with our regional branches.

We are dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down syndrome, their families, and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down syndrome as valued members of society.

We place the person with Down syndrome at the centre of everything we do. We recognise the value and uniqueness of every person with Down syndrome and their unique and diverse needs.

We are committed to working towards a society where people with Down syndrome have the same basic human rights to healthcare, education, employment opportunities and decision-making as all other citizens.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including purchase and sales invoice processing, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure accurate coding and posting of transactions on XERO accounting software
• Process creditor payments and carry out credit control functions
• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation and processing of month-end accounts
• Support the statutory audit process through preparation and provision of documentation
• Respond to financial queries from Branches and liaise on financial administration as required
• Provide administrative and ad hoc support to the Head of Finance and wider Finance team
• Management of Soldo Analysis
• Liaise with Service Providers
• Act as a central financial point of contact and support for the organisation’s Branches

Characteristics

• High degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills (face to face and virtually).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ability to work on own initiative
• Strong systems development and implementation experience
• Strong experience providing training to non-financial persons and in particular, support regarding financial policies and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance administration role
• Proven experience using XERO accounting software (essential)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English Good numeracy and analytical skills
• Positive, flexible attitude and a team-oriented approach
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Experience in the NGO/charity sector or membership type organisation will be deemed beneficial

Remuneration and Benefits

• Additional Annual Leave
• Hybrid working Policy

Closing date for applications 30th October2026.