Finance Officer

Job Role:

Finance Officer

Contract Type:

Permanent, full time (37.5hrs per week)

Renumeration:

€30k-€35k

Location:

Hybrid / Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12

About the Role

Down Syndrome Ireland is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is looking to gain experience in the charitable sector and contribute to the impactful work of a national organisation working from the organisation's National Office in Ballymount.

As part of a small and dynamic team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of bookkeeping and administrative duties and work closely with our regional branches.

DSI Details

We are dedicated to being the primary source of information and support to people with Down syndrome, their families, and the professional community, working towards an improved quality of life for our members along with a respect and acceptance of people with Down syndrome as valued members of society.

We place the person with Down syndrome at the centre of everything we do. We recognise the value and uniqueness of every person with Down syndrome and their unique and diverse needs.

We are committed to working towards a society where people with Down syndrome have the same basic human rights to healthcare, education, employment opportunities and decision-making as all other citizens.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Branch Controller your duties will include:

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including purchase and sales invoice processing, and bank reconciliations

Ensure accurate coding and posting of transactions on XERO accounting software

Process creditor payments and carry out credit control functions

Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations

Assist in the preparation and processing of month-end accounts

Support the statutory audit process through preparation and provision of documentation

Respond to financial queries from Branches and liaise on financial administration as required

Provide administrative and ad hoc support to the Head of Finance and wider Finance team

Management of Soldo Analysis

Liaise with Service Providers

Act as a central financial point of contact and support for the organisation's Branches

Characteristics

High degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills;

Strong communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills (face to face and virtually).

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ability to work on own initiative

Strong systems development and implementation experience

Strong experience providing training to non-financial persons and in particular, support regarding financial policies and procedures

Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team

Skills, background & Qualification

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance administration role

Proven experience using XERO accounting software (essential)

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach to work

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Fluent in spoken and written English Good numeracy and analytical skills

Positive, flexible attitude and a team-oriented approach

Desirable Skills

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)

Experience in the NGO/charity sector or membership type organisation will be deemed beneficial

Remuneration and Benefits

Additional Annual Leave

Hybrid working Policy

Pension

Closing date for applications 30****th October 2026.