Financial Administrator

New Ballagh Centre; Ireland; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

New Ballagh Centre in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, seeks a part-time Financial Administrator (19 hours/week) to manage payroll, bookkeeping and financial records. The role supports accounts, reporting and compliance, with additional general admin duties.

Training and IT support are provided to grow in the role within a small community team. Pro rata salary is aligned with Pobal/CSP rates. The successful candidate will build strong working relationships with staff, centre users and suppliers,

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and confidence with common software.
• Ability to learn payroll, bookkeeping and financial software.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, banking and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for reporting.
• Support accounts, audits, funding returns and budgets as required.
• Provide general office administration and reception duties as needed.
• Use software to maintain up-to-date electronic records.
• Support the Manager and staff with financial information.

Skills

Payroll experience

Bookkeeping

Accounts administration

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Accounting/Business administration qualification

Tools

Thesaurus Payroll Manager

QuickBooks

Job description

Rossinver Community Development Company Rossinver Part Time

Role Description

Financial Administrator
Part-time: 19 hours per week
Location: New Ballagh Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
Salary: Pobal/CSP rates, pro rata
Rossinver Community Development CLG, which operates New Ballagh Centre, is seeking to appoint a capable, organised and approachable Financial Administrator.
This is an important role in the financial administration of a busy community and training centre. The successful candidate will support the financial operation of the organisation through payroll, bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records and providing timely financial information for accounts, reporting and compliance purposes.
While the core of the position is financial administration, the role also includes some general office administration and reception duties. The successful candidate will therefore be a welcoming and professional point of contact for staff, centre users, visitors, suppliers and members of the local community.
Financial and administrative competence is essential, but so too is the ability to be a friendly, respectful and approachable colleague. We are a small, supportive team and place great importance on positive working relationships, clear communication and a cooperative approach. The successful candidate will enjoy working with colleagues and members of the community, communicate courteously and professionally at all times, and contribute positively to a welcoming workplace.
As a community-based organisation supported through the Community Services Programme, New Ballagh Centre is committed to helping staff develop their skills, confidence and knowledge. We welcome applications from people with a sound foundation in financial administration who are willing to learn, develop and progress in their career. Full experience of every system is not essential where candidates can demonstrate relevant skills, good IT ability, accuracy, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Main Duties

• Process payroll accurately and on time, maintaining all relevant payroll records.
• Carry out day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, banking and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, secure and well‑organised financial and administrative records.
• Provide financial information and supporting documentation for accounts, management reporting, funders, accountants, audits and other organisational requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts, budgets, funding returns, grant claims and audit documentation as required.
• Ensure that financial and administrative procedures are maintained in line with organisational policies, funding requirements, relevant legislation and data‑protection obligations.
• Use financial, payroll and office software effectively to maintain up‑to‑date electronic records.
• Provide limited general administrative support to the Manager, Board and staff team.
• Act as a helpful and professional reception contact, answering calls, responding to enquiries and welcoming visitors when required.
• Work constructively with colleagues, centre users, community groups, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience in payroll, bookkeeping, accounts administration or financial administration.
• Strong numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain financial records and provide accurate information for accounts, reports, financial returns or audits.
• Good general IT skills and confidence using email, word processing, spreadsheets, online systems and electronic filing.
• Ability and willingness to learn and use payroll, bookkeeping and financial software with training and support.
• Ability to organise work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A professional and confidential approach to financial, personal and organisational information.
• A friendly, approachable, respectful and helpful manner when dealing with colleagues, visitors, centre users, suppliers and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively as part of a small, supportive and collaborative team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to listen, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships.
• A calm, flexible, reliable and solution‑focused approach.
• Willingness to develop skills, adapt to new systems and contribute to the continued improvement of the Centre’s financial and administrative processes.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using Thesaurus Payroll Manager, QuickBooks or similar payroll and accounting software.
• Experience preparing documentation for accountants, audits, funding claims, grant returns or Board reporting.
• Experience working in a community, voluntary, charity, social‑enterprise or publicly funded organisation.
• Knowledge of Community Services Programme or Pobal financial and administrative requirements.
• A qualification in bookkeeping, payroll, business administration, accounting or a related area.
• Experience with Thesaurus Payroll Manager, QuickBooks or similar systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Learning and Development
New Ballagh Centre recognises the value of supporting staff to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence. The successful candidate will join a supportive workplace and will have opportunities to develop in areas relevant to the role, including financial administration, payroll, bookkeeping, IT systems, funding compliance and community‑sector administration.
We value applicants who are open to learning, willing to adapt to new ways of working and interested in building a longer‑term career in financial and community administration.