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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/Police Checks
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 1 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.

Do you not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all qualification criteria.
At Reach Deaf Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a cover letter stating their suitability for the role by close of business 4:00pm on the 23rd of June 2025.
All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting/Police checks
Kristina Harris
HR Generalist
Reach Deaf Services
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €25,000.00-€30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: Part-Time, Accounts Assistan

Please refer the Job description for details