Title: Accounts Assistant 
(Hybrid, Permanent, Flexible working)

The Organisation

Early Childhood Ireland is the leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with our members to achieve quality experiences for every child in Early Years and School Age care settings. We advocate for an effective and inclusive Early Years and School Age care system which values, supports, and invests in childhood, children and services.

The Role

REPORTS TO: Finance and Operations Manager

CONTRACT: Full-time - Permanent position

LOCATION: Our national office is based at Tallaght in south Dublin.

MODEL OF WORKING: The organisation is operating a blended working model for the foreseeable future, subject to review based on organisational needs.
This position requires 35 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office.

The role of the Accounts Assistant is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified Accounts Technician or part qualified Accountant who is keen to learn in a small dynamic team while also creating a positive change in the lives of children in early years settings in Ireland.

The purpose of this post is to work to oversee the sustainable funding and financial management to enable Early Childhood Ireland to deliver its objectives. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Finance Team primarily responsible for Creditors, banking, project reporting and general accounting duties.

The Accounts Assistant is a member of Operations team but serves as a resource and contributor throughout the organisation to support the delivery of our ambitious Strategic Plan.

Salary and Key Benefits:

A salary in the range €30,484 to €35,650 is offered. The agreed salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As a team member at Early Childhood Ireland, you will enjoy a variety of benefits that include contributory health and pension schemes, as well as generous paid leave allowances. Early Childhood Ireland offers a flexible work schedule on a blended basis. We value career development and offer paid educational assistance, professional fees and training opportunities as applicable. Team members also have access to an employee assistance programme.

Full role description and person specification is available on our jobs board https://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/jobs-board/

Application Process

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and letter of application via email with subject line Accounts Assistant for the attention of Gillian Moore Strategic HR Manager to recruitment@earlychildhoodireland.ie by Monday 9th December 2024, at 5pm. The cover letter should address the essential requirements and convey the applicant’s understanding of this role. The CV should be no more than three pages long. Shortlisting of candidates may apply and will be based on the Job Description and Person Specification. Candidates may be asked for further information or to undertake other tasks to assist in the assessment process.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the role, please reach out to Gillian Moore – https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-moore-0b01b3a9/

Early Childhood Ireland strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Early Childhood Ireland believes the protection and welfare of all children is of paramount importance and is committed to implementing robust safeguarding procedures throughout the recruitment process. The organisation is aligned to Children First National Guidance 2017, Children First Act 2015 and the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act, 2012 in all aspects of work.

We do not require the support of recruitment agencies at this time.