Financial Assistant - Dublin

Financial Assistant

A leading not-for-profit organisation based in Dublin is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Assistant to join their team on a full-time contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while applying your financial expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• End Date: Early 2026 (Jan/Feb/March - To Be Confirmed)
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Dublin 7

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Carry out reconciliations of critical balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Match and verify income records between the CRM and financial systems, covering data from 2023 onward.
• Evaluate current grant management tools and recommend improvements for greater efficiency.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive fixed asset register.
• Review existing financial policies and procedures, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Assist in refining and streamlining month-end reporting and closing activities.
• Undertake additional finance-related tasks as needed to support the organisation's operations.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone with:

• Minimum 5 years' experience with reconcilation and/or as Accounts Assistant
• If you've started your ACCA's or interest to further develop in future
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Macros, Pivot Tables, advanced formulae)
• Strong experience with accounting software
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Tools
• Experience working in small to medium-sized business environments