CENTRE SECRETARY / BOOKKEEPER
Job Purpose:
The role combines responsibility for general office administration and the day-to-day running of the Accounts function. The person is required to meet specific account deadlines together with the conduct of a wide variety of secretarial and administration support duties to the Area Manager/Assistant Area Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining the accounting system operated by National Learning Network, including inputting invoices into the SUN Accounts system in good time and dealing with accounts queries.
* Liaising with the Regional Bookkeeper on the preparation of month-end and year-end accounts, as well as meeting specific accounts deadlines.
* Inputting attendance details and maintaining the service-user payroll system, including dealing with queries from service-users on their allowances and welfare queries on behalf of service-users.
* General office administration and the maintenance of records in accordance with practice in the training centre, including other secretarial duties for the Area/Centre Manager as required.
* Working actively with other staff in support of identifying and pursuing referral sources for programmes.
* Creating/supporting marketing and promotional campaigns in support of the activities of the centre.
* Assisting in maintaining regular contacts with current and prospective funders and wider stakeholders.
* Developing and maintaining a contacts database for current and prospective funders and wider stakeholders.
Requirements:
* IT Qualification (such as ECDL) – desirable but not essential
* Desirable accounting technician (or part qualified) - desirable but not essential
* At least two years' experience in bookkeeping and general secretarial skills
* Previous experience of Sun Accounts system is desirable but not essential
* Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
* Experience of dealing with persons with additional needs, is an advantage
* High degree of efficiency and attention to detail
* Excellent organisational, analytical, anticipatory and written/verbal communications skills
Benefits:
* Starting at €27,444.35 per annum
* Company Pension Scheme
* Educational leave
* 24 days annual leave pro-rata
* Bike to work scheme
* Income protection
* Unpaid leave
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* Digital Doctor
* Financial support for studying and study leave
* Long Service Reward Scheme
* Sick leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About Us:
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.