Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Finance Department Permanent Full Time Contract 35 hours per week Location : Kare Central Services, Athgarvan Road, Newbridge Clerical Officer Grade III Salary Scale : Point 1 €31,118 to max Point 6 € 36,730 The successful candidate will report to the finance and compliance accountant and will be responsible for providing support to the wider finance team.Tasks will include reviewing petty cash transactions, assisting in month end accounting processing and other ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks. The Accounts Assistant will work closely with members of the Finance team, the Finance and Compliance Accountant and other departments to maintain compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Responsibilities include : Responsible for reviewing and processing the online petty cash portal to include all reconciliation of transactions Process invoices and charges periodically Assist in the preparation of the monthly housing accounts Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations as required Support the Procurement department Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Any other duties of a reasonable nature as agreed from time to time. Requirements : Accounting Technician or part qualified accountant desirable Proven experience in an accounting role Strong excel and MS Office skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits include : Generous annual leave Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme : Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 23rd October 2025. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Neil Dunlea. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirements of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of communitybased supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values : Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website : Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills : accounting payroll admin