WE ARE HIRING!

Finance Assistant (Part-Time, Fixed Term 6 months) 

Hours: 14 hours per week (2 days or 3 mornings ) 

Location: In Cork Deaf Association office base on MacCurtain Street, Cork 

Salary: €18 per hour (HSE Grade IV Clerical scale) 

We are a HSE-funded charity providing vital services to the community. We now seeking a Finance Assistant to provide support to our Finance Manager. 

The successful candidate will assist with core bookkeeping and finance processes, including payroll, reconciliations, bank lodgments, and income/expenditure monitoring. 

This is a part-time, fixed-term post for 6 months. 

Essential 

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or similar 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or finance software packages 
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Ability to manage confidential information appropriately 
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 

Desirable 

  • Experience in the charity or voluntary sector 
  • Knowledge of payroll systems and related compliance 
  • Familiarity with charity governance and financial reporting requirements 

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to vicki@corkdeaf.ie by Friday 31st October 2025. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.  

For queries, please contact (086) 138 1844

Job Description – Finance Assistant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Hours: 14 hours per week (2 days or 3 mornings)

Contract: 6 months, fixed term

Location: Cork Deaf Association, MacCurtain Street, Cork

Purpose of Role

To provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Finance Manager, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and smooth operation of the charity’s finance systems.

Key Duties

  • Support payroll & HR administration
  • Process invoices, receipts, and payments
  • Maintain purchase and sales records
  • Support reconciliation of bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash
  • Prepare bank lodgements and monitor income/expenditure
  • Assist with preparing monthly pension returns
  • Assist with monthly management accounts and year-end preparation
  • Maintain accurate records and files in line with charity finance policies
  • Ensure procurement procedures are followed and PO’s matched to invoices
  • Cash counting and record keeping of fundraising income
  • Assist with preparing regulatory financial reporting for grants
  • Using online banking systems to process payments and transfers
  • Liaise with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders as required
  • Undertake other finance and compliance related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager

Person Specification – Finance Assistant

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or similar
  • Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

  • Experience in the charity or voluntary sector
  • Knowledge of financial/payroll systems and related compliance
  • Familiarity with charity governance and financial reporting requirements