Accounts Assistant (Part-time)

Overview

Support financial operations by providing accounting assistance.

You have:

• At least two years’ experience in an accounts assistant role.
• Experience with accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in using an accounting package.
• Strong ICT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Organised and accurate in work.
• Interest in and empathy with the work of Trócaire.

Description

Job title: Accounts Assistant (part-time)

Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Assistant role is pivotal role within the Finance Department. This role is responsible for bank reconciliations and other day to day duties for Trocaire and has daily interaction with many parts of the organisation both in Ireland and overseas.The Accounts Assistant operate key internal controls within the global team. You will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team with a focus on delivering great results.

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together, we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

• Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at Trócaire’s website through this [link].

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working

You will report to the General Ledger Accountant,The job opportunity will be offered on a part-time (25 hours per week) fixed term contract for 1 year and is based in Maynooth.

Closing date for applications is 14th August 2026

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has clear expectations of all employees. Please ensure to click this [link] for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We actively seek to create a fair and inclusive recruitment process, where candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and competencies. We value the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and identities colleagues bring, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Reasonable accommodation and accessibility supports can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting [email protected].

To learn more, please refer to our EDI commitment [link] and Diversity and Inclusion statement [link]

Requirements

Role Requirements

The successful candidate will bring at least two years’ experience in an accounts assistant role, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and use of an accounting package. They will be organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines, with strong ICT skills, good communication skills and a customer-focused approach. The role requires someone who works well as part of a team, builds positive working relationships, takes ownership of problem solving and has an interest in, and empathy with, the work of Trócaire. An Accounting Technician or business/accounting qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

See full job descriptionhere. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification.

Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may be based on the essential criteria and competencies most important to successful performance in the role.

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Potential interview questions

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