Finance Coordinator (Part Time, Permanent, 2-2.5 days)The Finance Coordinator will report to the Chief Executive and have day-to-day operational responsibility for FLAC's finances. This involves managing daily financial operations, records, reporting, handling accounts payable/receivable, processing invoices/expenses, reconciling accounts, assisting with budgets, as well as ensuring compliance, processing payroll, preparing financial reports for FLAC's board and liaising with the auditors about the organisation's annual audit.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial AdministrationProcessing of invoices, bank payments and grants paymentsMonthly book-keeping in SageRecording all income and expenditure to ensure budgets are in line with agreementsStaff expenses and petty cash managementMonthly bank reconciliationsMonthly ROS paymentsImplementation of financial proceduresPayroll - process employee payments, ensure accuracy and timely delivery by managing payroll data, calculating wages, handling deductions (taxes, benefits, pensions), and maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policy. Act as a key liaison who resolves employee's pay-related queries and work with HR to ensure smooth operations.Processing: Running weekly or monthly payroll, processing starters, leavers, and changesData Management: Maintaining accurate employee records in the payroll systemCompliance: Ensuring adherence to tax laws, Revenue, and statutory requirementsQuery Resolution: Answering employee and stakeholder questions about pay, deductions, and policiesReporting & Reconciliation: Preparing payroll reports and reconciling accountsAudits: Assisting with internal and external payroll auditsInteracting and informing FLAC's Board and its Finance and Audit Sub CommitteePrepare a regular financial report which will be furnished to the Finance and Audit Committee in advance of board meetings so that FLAC's board has regular and timely information on which to base operational and policy decisionsAttend meetings of the Finance and Audit CommitteeAnnual AuditsLiaise with the accountants and preparing for in the annual auditGrant management:Support the Chief Executive with the financial aspect of grant applicationsAfter fund approval, monitor funding is spent in accordance with the fund rulesResponsible for all follow up regarding the fundingProcess payments and purchases as they relate to the fundingReportingMonitor grant expenditure and regular reviews of the process with the programme co-ordinators/DirectorSupport the programme coordinator/Director during the review with the funding partnersConnect with funders for supportResponsible for the financial reporting to the Board/CouncilRequired SkillsAbility to work with SAGENumeracy & Detail: Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilitySoftware: Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP)Compliance: Understanding of employment law and tax regulationsCommunication: Ability to explain complex information clearlyOrganisation: Managing deadlines and competing priorities3 years bookkeeping or finance administration experienceProficiency in MS Office (Excel) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, analytical ability, good communication, and teamworkKnowledge of financial software to support overall financial health and team efficiencyPreferred SkillsExperience of working with and NGO/charity is desirableExperience of dealing with SORP is also desirableExperience working with legal casework accounts is also desirableSalary & BenefitsSalary commensurate with experiencePension contributionsFlexible hours, hybrid working to support work-life balanceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWho we areThis is in an exciting opportunity to work in one of Ireland's leading human rights organisations.FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is an independent legal, human rights and equality organisation, which works in a number of different ways to promote equal access to justice through our Telephone Information and Referral Line and Phone Legal Advice Clinics, our independent law centre which provides targeted legal services for the Traveller and Roma communities, and also undertakes public interest litigation. FLAC also makes policy recommendations in relation to areas of law that most impact on people living in poverty and disadvantage, including equality and anti-discrimination law, social welfare law, housing law, human rights law, and access to justice.Closing date for application Monday 9th February to