Banteer Community Childcare: Financial Administrator

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Banteer Community Childcare is a multi award winning, trusted and beloved early years facility located in the heart of Banteer village, Northwest Cork. It provides part time and full day childcare for children aged from 6 months up to 6th Class.

We are currently seeking applications for the role of Financial Administrator.

The Financial administrator reports directly to the Centre Manager.

Expected hours: 30 hours per week.

Remuneration: €20 per hour.

Job description:

  • Prepare parents’ accounts for distribution to parents in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and account for receipt of fees from parents.
  • Operate petty cash system in line with company financial procedures.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts to include payment reconciliation, bank reconciliation, cheque journal, EFT report, credit card expenditure report and petty cash account and debtors for review by Manager and Board finance subgroup.
  • Ensure that all invoices are processed and paid in line with the financial procedures.
  • Preparation of company payroll in line with approved budgets and financial procedures.
  • Work with the appointed auditor in the support the preparation of annual audited accounts.
  • Support the effective functioning of the front office.
  • Other duties that may be directed from time to time by the Board of Directors or Manager.

Due to the nature of the business of Banteer Community Childcare CLG the duties outlined may change to respond to emerging needs.

Additional benefits:

  • Discounted childcare for staff
  • Company pension scheme

Key requirements:

Essential:

  • Previous experience in a financial administration, finance assistant, or accounts role
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage varied financial tasks and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

Previous experience in a childcare setting

Understanding of subsidised childcare programme would be an advantage but not necessary as training will be provided.

Applications in writing with a current CV to:

Ms. Karen O’Sullivan
Chairperson,
c/o Cork County Childcare Committee,
The Market House,
Richmond Street,
Buttevant,
P51 FRD0

Closing date for applications is Friday 15 August, 2025.

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Region: Banteer, North West Cork