Vacancies

About the role: 
You will be highly organised, comfortable working independently, and have strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a busy charity environment. Ideally, the 7 hours will be worked over one day (Thursday) each week, at our office in Smithfield. There is some flexibility to split the hours across two mornings, but one of them must be Thursday. There will be limited flexibility for remote work occasionally, as agreed by the Finance Manager. 

Role & Responsibilities: 

• To assist the Finance Manager in managing and processing the financial affairs of the organisation.
• Ensure timely, accurate journal entries in Sage.
• Reconcile bank accounts, debtors, and creditors accounts.
• Ensure all invoices and expenses are duly authorised and classified prior to posting to ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices for payment.
• To prepare quarterly management accounts including variance analysis to Budget.
• Collating, checking and processing information for the monthly payroll.
• Continuous compliance with all legal and taxation laws including the Charities Act.
• Preparation of ad hoc reports as required from time to time.
• Assist with the preparation of funding/grant/award applications and proposals.
• Analysis of information as required by the Finance Manager.
• Work in partnership internally and externally across relevant areas of work.
• Participate in supervision and reviews with the Finance Manager. 

Essential Experience & Skills 

• Proven minimum working experience of 3-5 years in bookkeeping/accounts role.
• AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or part‑qualified / qualified through ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, or equivalent recognised accounting qualification, with practical bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in Sage 50 or similar accounts package.
• Excellent PC skills – Highly proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently. 

Ideal Experience & Skills 

• Experience of working in the voluntary/community sector in Ireland.
• Experience in payroll software Thesaurus or similar package. 
  

One Family provide a range of benefits including:  

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rated accordingly for part time staff)
• Additional annual leave after two years in post
• Two staff privilege days: Christmas Eve & Good Friday.
• Company laptop
• Company pension contribution.

Employment Type: 
Part-time, permanent. The starting salary will be €7.7K – €8.7K for a 7-hour week (€38K – 43K full-time equivalent for a 35-hour week), based on skills and experience. This role will be subject to a six-month probationary period and to all the Policies and Procedures of One Family. 

Applicant Process:  
A cover letter and copy of your CV addressing the required competencies should be emailed to Charlotte Moore, Finance Manager at recruitment@onefamily.ie by 5pm on 14th May 2026. Your application should be marked clearly: One Family Account Technician/Bookkeeper vacancy. If you require any reasonable accommodation for interview, please include this in your email when you are applying for the role. Shortlisting will apply. One Family is an equal opportunities employer.