Unijobs DAC are currently recruiting for an Administrator for the Research Finance Office within the University of Limerick. The position is temporary, full time, working 35 hours per week. The rate of pay starts at €18.40 per hour. The position is initially anticipated to be until mid March 2026, with the possibility of extension thereafter. Job Description This is a position within the Research Finance office of the University and will offer an excellent opportunity to a highly motivated individual to further develop their skills and experience. The key purpose of the role is to provide administrative support in the Research Finance Office. The Research Finance Office provides a range of financial services, supports and advice to the research community within the University and also to the funding agencies and other partner Higher Education Institutes (HEI's) external to the University. This role will be responsible for transaction processing, preparing financial reports for research projects and audit file preparation and support. This role requires a knowledge of the funding terms and conditions for multiple funding agencies/sources as well as knowledge of dealing with compliance and regulations specific to public bodies including public procurement regulations, treatment of VAT on research income, etc. Key Accountabilities: Prepare Financial Reports for individual Research Projects. Responding to subsequent funder queries & information requests Audit file preparation for research funding body and other audits and conducting review prior to submission Run & distribute monthly financial reports on all research projects for all budget holders, departments and division heads and faculties. Responding to follow on queries & information requests from Principal Investigators, Heads of Departments, Faculty Managers etc Transaction processing & approving expenditure on workflow for research projects in line with UL policies and procedures and funding body terms and conditions Monitoring Income & Expenditure for Research Projects & Cost Centre including surplus/deficit balance reviews & follow up with PIs, external funders/partners to resolve any issues identified Working as part of a team within in the Research Finance Office & building and maintaining key working relationships with internal and external constituencies Other work as assigned by the Research Finance Manager Due to the nature of the role, flexibility will be required. Accordingly, the list of duties detailed above is not intended to be exhaustive or restrictive. Essential Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel & Word Ability to interact with internal and external customers Leaving Certificate or equivalent 2 years' experience in a Finance Department or similar Desirable Skills: Understanding of financial systems/transaction processing Knowledge of enterprise resource packages e.g. Agresso Higher Education / Professional / Technical qualification or pursuing same Experience in a Finance Department or similar Unijobs DAC is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Administration Finance Accounts.