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Post ID: Post Summary: - The Financial Services Division (FSD) wishes to appoint a Financial Accountant on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the FSDs performance commitments and to make a dynamic contribution in the provision of a responsive, effective, and user-friendly financial support service to the University community and other stakeholders.
Post status: Permanent Contract Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€58,999 - €69,325) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.
monthly/weekly payscales.
( How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points: Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Applications will only be accepted through the Trinity Online Portal.
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Closing date:19 September 2025 at 12 noon (Irish standard time) Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Elaine Sharkey, Projects Accounting Manager - see contact details on job ad Application queries about this post, please email recruitment and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading - see contact details on job ad At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities.
We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Irelands premier university.
We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector.
Trinity is committed to supporting worklife balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Skills: analytical skills problem solver communication skills.
Attention to detail computerised accounting project accounting Budget Management