Assistant Accountant - 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Rethink Ireland 

Assistant Accountant 

 

Contract:     2 Year Fixed Term Contract 

Based:          Dublin, Cork or Galway - with some travel within Ireland 

Benefits:      23 days Annual Leave.

                     Employer pension contribution 

                     Hybrid (With the opportunity to work from home & flexible working) 

Salary:         €32,500 - €42,000 per annum

 

We're looking for someone with strong finance skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in supporting Rethink Ireland’s mission.  

 

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JOB PURPOSE  

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Team by carrying out a range of accounting and analytical tasks. This role requires strong financial acumen and attention to detail. It is suitable for a qualified Accounting Technician or a part qualified Accountant who is actively working towards full qualification.  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

The Assistant Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will be responsible for a broad range of administration, management accounting, financial reporting, and bookkeeping duties. The role involves collating, preparing, and analysing financial information to support financial governance and ensure accurate and timely reporting.  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS  

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions in accordance with departmental processes and procedures  

• Record all transactions in the various ledgers in order to maintain an accurate set of accounts  

• Prepare monthly payment run schedules using Asana 

• Complete monthly Bank and Credit Card reconciliations   

• Issue PO numbers in line with company Finance policy and manage all related queries  

• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts Pack 

• Assist with finance, governance and compliance administrative duties as required 

• Management of Employee expenses in line with Staff Expenses Policy, dealing with any queries and recording of all related transactions onto ledger  

• Support the annual insurance renewal process 

• Support other day-to-day Finance Team activities  
• Support HR with the collection of employee timesheet data and the calculation of TOIL and employee hours
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as required.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• An Accounting qualification (or pursuit of this qualification) and/or at least 1 - 2 years'  experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Technician.  

• A good understanding of basic accounting principles  

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 

• Ability work to strict deadlines.  

• Experience using Microsoft Office including outlook, excel, and word  

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.  

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive approach to work.  

• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland’s mission and values. 
  

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Experience in using Accounts IQ or similar accounting package  

• Experience using Asana and Salesforce 

• Ability to read, interpret and apply established internal procedures and policies. 

• Understanding of charity governance and compliance 

• Experience / understanding of charity SORP.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

• A flexible, approachable and collaborative working style

• A commitment to excellence  

• A commitment to Rethink Ireland’s vision and values  

• Ability to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and ethical fibre  

 

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COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion lead to success and help us to achieve our best potential as an organisation. We commit to Respect, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly welcome applications from members of minority and marginalised communities.  

 

ABOUT RETHINK IRELAND 

Rethink Ireland (previously Social Innovation Fund Ireland) supports the most innovative non-profit organisations working in communities across the country. We believe that a team effort is more effective than working alone. So joining forces with the Government, companies, families, individuals and foundations, who understand as we do that lasting change demands new thinking, is how we do business. 

 

Together we create funds to help innovations rise to the challenges of our most pressing social and environmental issues. Our cash grants and business supports enable social innovations to develop and maximise their impact. This is our venture philanthropy model. The groups we support and the donors who support us don’t just think differently. They act decisively on their ideas to build a more equal, just and sustainable Ireland. 

 

What is social innovation? 

At Rethink Ireland, we define social innovation as the successful delivery of new approaches to meet social needs more effectively and sustainably than those currently available. 

 

Our mission 

Our mission is to support the best social innovations so that they can grow and maximise their impact across Ireland. 

 

Our vision 

Our vision is an Ireland which is more just, equal and sustainable because of social innovation. 

 

Our Values 

• We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun. 
• We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin. 
• We believe that social change is a team sport. We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals. 
• We are curious and hunger to learn. 
• We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people. 
• We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion equate to success. The work we do is underpinned by respect, equality, inclusion & diversity. 

 

1. In line with Ireland’s Equality Legislation we actively oppose discrimination on the following 9 grounds: 
   Gender. 
2. Civil status: single, married, divorced, etc. 
3. Family status: if you're the parent or person responsible for a child over 18, or if you're the main carer or parent of a person with a disability. 
4. Sexual orientation. 
5. Religion. 
6. Age. 
7. Disability. 
8. Race. 
9. Traveller community. 

We also actively oppose discrimination on the grounds of socio-economic disadvantage. 

 

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HOW TO APPLY? 

Please submit your application by 12:00 p.m. on 6 August 2026. 

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 August 2026. Please ensure you are available during this period should you be selected for an interview.