Assistant Accountant - 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Rethink Ireland

Assistant Accountant

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Based: Dublin, Cork or Galway - with some travel within Ireland

Benefits: 23 days Annual Leave.

Employer pension contribution

Hybrid (With the opportunity to work from home & flexible working)

Salary: 32,500 - 42,000 per annum

We're looking for someone with strong finance skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in supporting Rethink Ireland's mission.

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JOB PURPOSE

TheAssistantAccountantwill support the Finance Team by carrying out a range of accounting and analytical tasks. This role requires strong financial acumen and attention to detail. It is suitable for a qualified Accounting Technician or a part qualified Accountant who is actively working towards full qualification.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TheAssistant Accountantwill report to the Financial Controller and willbe responsible fora broad range ofadministration,management accounting, financial reporting, and bookkeeping duties. The role involves collating, preparing, and analysing financial information to support financial governance and ensureaccurateandtimelyreporting.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

• Managethe Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functionsin accordance withdepartmental processes and procedures

• Record all transactions in the various ledgersin order tomaintainan accurateset of accounts

• Prepare monthly payment run schedules using Asana

• Complete monthly Bankand Credit Cardreconciliations

• Issue PO numbers in line with company Finance policy andmanageall related queries

• Assistinthe preparation ofmonthlyManagement Accounts Pack

• Assistwithfinance,governanceand complianceadministrativedutiesasrequired

• Management of Employee expensesin line with Staff Expenses Policy,dealing with anyqueriesandrecording ofallrelatedtransactions onto ledger

• Support the annual insurance renewal process

• Support other day-to-dayFinance Teamactivities
• Support HR with the collection of employee timesheet data and the calculation of TOIL and employee hours
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An Accounting qualification (or pursuit of this qualification) and/or at least 1 - 2years' experienceas an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Technician.

• A good understanding of basic accounting principles

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Abilitywork to strict deadlines.

• Experience using Microsoft Office including outlook, excel, and word

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive approach to work.

• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland's mission and values.
  

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in using Accounts IQ or similar accounting package

• Experience usingAsana and Salesforce

• Ability to read, interpret and apply established internal procedures and policies.

• Understanding of charity governanceand compliance

• Experience / understanding of charity SORP.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A flexible, approachable and collaborative working style

• A commitment to excellence

• A commitment to Rethink Ireland's vision and values

• Ability todemonstratethe highest levels of integrity and ethical fibre

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COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success and help us to achieve our best potential as an organisation. We commit to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.

ABOUT RETHINK IRELAND

Rethink Ireland (previously Social Innovation Fund Ireland) supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business.

Together we create funds to help innovations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact. This is our venture philanthropy model. The groups we support and the donors who support us don't just think differently. They act decisively on their ideas to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland.

What is social innovation?

At Rethink Ireland, we define social innovation as the successful delivery of new approaches to meet social needs more effectively and sustainably than those currently available.

Our mission

Our mission is to support the best social innovations so that they can grow and maximise their impact across Ireland.

Our vision

Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation.

Our Values

• We work with our hearts and our heads - we value compassion, passion and fun.
• We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin.
• We believe that social change is a team sport. We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals.
• We are curious and hunger to learn.
• We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion equate to success. The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity.

1. In line with Ireland's Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds:
   Gender.
2. Civil status: single, married, divorced, etc.
3. Family status: if you're the parent or person responsible for a child over 18, or if you're the main carer or parent of a person with a disability.
4. Sexual orientation.
5. Religion.
6. Age.
7. Disability.
8. Race.
9. Traveller community.

We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage.

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HOW TO APPLY?

Pleasesubmityour application by12:00 p.m. on 6 August 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing10 August 2026. Pleaseensureyou are available during this period should you be selected for an interview.