Accounts Assistant - Grade IV (Specified Purpose contract, Full time) Salary Scale Grade 4: €36,109 - €55,463 (pro-rata, per approved HSE/SJOG scale) Location Community Mental Health Services (CMH) or HQ Stillorgan Reporting To Regional Finance Officer / Finance Manager Purpose of the Role The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance function within Community Mental Health Services by carrying out day-to-day accounting duties, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes up to trial balance level. The role also involves providing ad-hoc financial and administrative support as required. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP) Processing supplier invoices in line with procurement and governance requirements Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving invoice queries Preparing supplier payment runs and maintaining supplier account records Accounts Receivable (AR) Raising sales invoices and ensuring accurate coding Monitoring debtor balances and following up on outstanding receivables Liaising with internal services regarding income queries Banking & Reconciliations Preparing and maintaining regular bank reconciliations Investigating and resolving reconciling items Supporting cashflow and banking controls in line with internal procedures Month-End & Reporting Support Preparing journals (prepayments, accruals, corrections) Supporting reconciliations of balance sheet control accounts Assisting with month-end close up to trial balance level Providing information to support audits and internal reviews Ad-Hoc & General Duties Supporting payroll, expenses, and finance administration as required Assisting with audits, reporting, and finance projects Providing cover within the Finance team during periods of absence Any other duties appropriate to the Grade 4 role, as assigned Essential Requirements Relevant experience in an accounts or finance role Practical experience in AP, AR, and bank reconciliations Ability to work accurately with financial data and meet deadlines Strong organisational and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 Informal inquiries to Sylvia Doyle, Finance Officer, on St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.