INTRODUCTION AONTAS
OUR VISION: For all adults to achieve their educational aspirations
through an equitable lifelong learning system.
OUR MISSION: To advocate for the right of all adults in Ireland to
quality learning throughout their lives, and to promote the value and
benefits of lifelong learning.
OUR MEMBERSHIP: Growing membership of over **Apply on the website**
organisations and individuals committed to lifelong learning. Our
membership includes learners, tutors, and statutory, nongovernmental,
community, and voluntary organisations from across the island of
Ireland.
Established in **Apply on the website**, AONTAS, the National Adult
Learning Organisation, is a non-governmental membership organisation
that promotes that value of adult learning and advocates for the
rights of all adults to quality learning across the tertiary education
system. We have an unwavering commitment to educationally
disadvantaged adults. We offer solutions-focused advocacy that is
evidence-based, drawing on research and our extensive initiatives that
engage with adults who have returned to education. AONTAS is a highly
respected and connected non-governmental organisation at national and
international levels. Our _STRATEGIC PLAN: A VISION FOR EDUCATIONAL
EQUALITY (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**) _is informed by principles of
social justice, feminism, partnership, valuing diversity, advancing
equality and supporting social inclusion. We have expertise in
educational equality, and we advocate strongly for community education
as the most inclusive, yet underfunded, part of the education system.
AONTAS is committed to providing a voice for adult learners based on
our vision of learning as being truly lifelong, and takes account of
the myriad benefits of learning to health, personal development,
social engagement and community development. AONTAS advocates for an
inclusive, learner-centred lifelong learning system that enables
adults to have a meaningful learning experience.
Over the course of **Apply on the website**, AONTAS will deliver our
Strategic Plan **Apply on the website**, _A Vision for Educational
Equality_. Our work centres on three goals: Learner Voice for Action,
a Thriving Community Education Sector, and Lifelong Learning for
Sustainability. This will be achieved through four key complementary
areas of work: Research, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and
Communications.
POSITION: FINANCE OFFICER (FULL-TIME)
LOCATION: This role is based in AONTAS, the National Adult Learning
Organisation, **Apply on the website** Main St, Ranelagh, Dublin 6,
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approach. Therefore, this role will allow for both at-home and
in-office working through a hybrid work model.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Finance Officer will work directly with the Finance and
Administration Lead, to deliver the organisation?s financial
requirements through:
* Financial administration support including dealing with purchases
queries, sales queries, invoicing, supplier and customer payments in
Xero
* Keeping accurate records for all daily transactions
* Preparation of monthly reconciliations including bank, credit card
and petty cash
* Upkeep of monthly analyses
* Monthly review of aged debtors and creditors
* Preparation of monthly Management Accounts
* Prepare monthly, bi-annual and annual financial reports
* Participate in financial audits of Core funding and EU projects
* Assist with budget preparation
* Review and implement financial policies
* Financial administration support for EU Projects
* Other routine financial support as required by Finance and
Administration Lead
CONTRIBUTE TO AONTAS:
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may vary from time
to time. You will be required to perform such other duties as may
reasonably be required of you by the organisation.
At all times, operate to the highest professional, ethical and
performance standards. This includes adapting effortlessly to changing
circumstances in AONTAS and undertaking, surrendering or realigning
any responsibility, within reason, the CEO requires.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven knowledge of book-keeping and financial tasks
* Strong knowledge of Xero and MS Office
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and
written
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified Accountant for part-time role or
* Accredited Accounting Technician for full-time role
* At least two years? demonstrable experience of working in
finance
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
* Previous experience in a similar role
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Good attention to detail and focused on results
* Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines
* Ability to follow direction effectively
* Seeks direction openly if required
* Able to cope with and respond positively to change
* Proven organisational skills
* Strong ability to work effectively as a member of a team
BENEFITS
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid professional development opportunities
* Hybrid work practice (working in the AONTAS office and from home)
* AONTAS offers all staff a rewarding career in an open,
progressive, fast-paced organisation that has a commitment to
education equality for all adults
* We welcome and embrace diversity, new ideas, mutual
accountability, personal and professional growth, learning and
development
* Fair and flexible working conditions
* AONTAS offers a pension scheme with **Apply on the website**% of
salary contributed by the employer (after probation) with staff
contribution of a minimum of 5%.
* Annual Leave is **Apply on the website** days
The AONTAS Office is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The basic
working week is **Apply on the website** hrs.
The work of the Research Officer requires some flexibility with some
unsocial hours and travel to deliver face-to-face focus groups around
the island of Ireland. This commitment is to approximately **Apply on
the website** events per year.
AONTAS Head Office is located in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
The Research Officer?s direct line manager is the Head of Research
and ultimate reporting rests with the CEO of AONTAS.
ANNUAL SALARY
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
AONTAS Uses Workable an online platform software system. Please use
this link to complete your application. Emailed applications will not
be accepted.
Workable Link:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
