STAR Ballymun, Financial Administrator(This role is for an eighteen month contract)STAR Ballymun works with people who are using substances and their family members who wish to make positive life changes. We run a Drug and Alcohol programme, a Family Support Service and Easy Street Outreach Team.Our funders for the service are the HSE, Ballymun Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force and Department of Social Protection.We are looking to recruit a full time Financial Administrator for 35 hours per week for an eighteen month contract to cover a career break.The primary responsibility is to maintain the books of accounts and to prepare monthly and annual financial accounts for the Board and for various funders and for audit purposes. The successful candidate will deal with budget preparations and all reporting requirements of funders to tight deadlines.This person needs to be highly experienced in financial leadership including administration, governance, compliance and will take responsibility for finance function, overseeing financial operations and financial reporting. STAR Ballymun, is a busy organisation and the person will be reporting to the Managing Director and the Board.STAR has a good working environment in a close and supportive staff team with good morale. We aim for a productive and happy work environment but it can be noisy at times as the premises are small for the volume of work and the postholder will be in a shared office.The ideal candidate will need to have:Financial leadership skillsExcellent accuracy and attention to detailVery organised and self motivated and be able to work independently as well as report to Management.Excellent communication skillsA relevant accounting qualification eg ATI or qualified accountant.Experience and understanding of working in a community based setting/not for profit is advantageousUnderstanding of Sage and Bright Pay or similar is necessaryMain responsibilities are:To provide strategic financial input and guidance to the Managing Director and BoardManage financial administrationOversee governance, compliance and regulatory returns (eg Charities Regulator)Carry out payroll processesWork closely with the Manager and Board on a range of financial issues, returns, funding requirementsWork to ensure compliance, accuracy and sound financial systems are in place and adhered toTake responsibility for all Revenue accounting and complianceProduce Financial reports to the Board meeting and go through the accounts answering any queriesBook keeping and maintenance of financial recordsWork with staff to support their work re finances and budgetsResponsibility for year to end accounts preparation and support for audit returnsProduce financial reports for funders within their requirementsEnsure effective cash flow managementOversee staff time records and monitor annual leave informationTerms· This is a full time position with a contract period of eighteen months· Hours of work are 35 hrs per week· Flexibility of working hours may be available and hybrid working may be negotiable· Annual leave is 25 days per year· Salary commensurate with skills and experience up to €50,000Please apply by sending a cover letter and CV to Katy MacAndrew, The closing date is the 10th December 2025.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed termContract length: 18 monthsPay: €35,000.00-€50,000.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeFlexitimeOn-site parkingSick payWork from homeWork Location: In person