Accounts Assistant – Part Time

Job Title: Accounts Assistant – Part Time
Reporting to: Senior Accountant
Salary: €25,000 to €30,000 pro-rate dependant on experience
Contract duration: Permanent, subject to probationary period and Garda Vetting
Contract Hours: 20 to 24 Hours per week

Summary:
The Accounts Assistant will assist in the effective management of the finances of the organisation, including the production of the monthly management accounts, the annual budgets, the statutory accounts, the management of cash flow and the production of management information for all stakeholders.

Why work for us:
Reach Deaf Services is a not-for-profit organisation, providing services to the deaf community in Ireland and are currently recruiting for a Part Time Accounts Assistant.

• We offer a competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous employer pension
• Learning and Development opportunities with a focus on personal and professional progression
• A job with purpose, working as part of a diverse and inclusive team

Interviews for these vacancies may take place the week beginning 1st of July 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:
Below are the key areas of responsibility; (This list is not exhaustive)
Working with the Financial Controller to;

• Invoice entry, processing payments run and Creditor’s ledger reconciliations.
• Generation of sales journals, monitor Debtors and prepare analysis for the business.
• Journal preparation and entry for the preparation of the Management Accounts.
• Process Monthly Payrolls, Journal postings & Revenue Returns.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Complete detailed analysis of various P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist with the annual audit and any other stakeholder audits.
• Other finance project work as required from time to time.

Key Requirements:
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• 2/3 years’ experience in a busy accounts department in practice or industry.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified Accounting Technician
• Experience in a charitable organisation an advantage but not essential.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience using accountancy and payroll software essential.
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word etc.)
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• QQI (Formerly FETAC) Level 3 in Irish Sign Language or commitment to achieve within 12 months and QQI Level 4 within two years – this course will be funded by the organisation

Key Behaviours:

• Ability to work under pressure to daily/weekly/monthly deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to embrace ad hoc responsibilities outside of the accounting role in order to meet our client’s requirements.

Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email Recruitment@reachdeafservices.ie by close of business 4:00pm 23^rd June 2025.

If you require further details on this role, please contact me directly at kharris@reachdeafservices.ie

All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting

Kristina Harris
HR Generalist
Reach Deaf Services