Financial Adminstrator

Donegalchildcare; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community childcare organization is seeking a Financial Administrator to manage its financial operations, ensuring compliance with Irish accounting standards and childcare funding requirements. The role encompasses bookkeeping, payroll, and audit management. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with knowledge of accounting software such as Sage and Xero. This position requires discretion and the ability to work both independently and within a team. CVs and cover letters can be sent via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, HR, and finance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards and payroll systems.
• Familiarity with childcare funding streams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee payroll processes in compliance with Irish regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage annual audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Ardara Community Childcare

Closing Date for Applications: December 5, 2025

Job Description

To manage and maintain the financial operations of Ardara Community Childcare, ensuring compliance with Irish accounting standards, childcare funding requirements and relevant legislation. This role will support management in budgeting, financial planning, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records using accounting software (for example – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow and prepare financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with the Charieties Regulator and Revenue.
• Assist in preparing budgets and monitoring expenditure against budgeting allocations.

Funding and Compliance

• Administer and reconcile funding streams (ECCE, NCS, Core Funding, AIM, etc.).
• Prepare financial documentation for Pobal audit and funding reviews.

Payroll & HR

• Process staff payroll in compliance with Irish Revenue regulations.
• Maintain staff payment records.
• Support management with financial aspects of staff contracts and HR budgets.

Audits & Governance

• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of annual audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation as required.
• Advise management on financial controls and internal processes.

Qualifications Required

• Experience in Administration, HR and finance. (Experience or knowledge of childcare funding streams and the non-profit sector would be an advantage.)
• Knowledge of manual and computerised bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards, revenue regulations and payroll systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
• Familiarity with Pobal systems and childcare funding streams is an advantage.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small administrative team.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and staff information.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

Or by post to:

The Manager, Ardara Community Childcare, Charlie Bennett Drive, Ardara, Co Donegal, F94 D825.