Feasta’s work is expanding in response to a surge of interest in the transition to a Wellbeing Economy. We currently have multiple projects and partnerships in areas including climate justice, local food economies, intergenerational justice, the financial transition, and mining policy.
As a charity, good governance and financial resilience are fundamental to Feasta’s operations. Owing to our expansion, we’ll now need some assistance with the administrative tasks that are so essential to running a healthy organisation.
So we’re contracting a part-time Accounts Assistant. If you’re in a position to provide this kind of vital structural support for our exciting and topical work, please find out more below.
Job Description: Feasta accounts assistant (contract position)
Client: Feasta CLG (www.feasta.org)
Reporting to: the Feasta Staff Liaison Committee
Job Purpose: Financial and Statutory Compliance Management
• To ensure the financial health of the organisation by administering accounting operations to meet statutory, legal and charitable governance requirements and a robust reporting regime.
• To provide accurate financial information and reports to support the organisation’s management, governance and decision-making processes.
• To support the Board of Trustees and Administrator in monitoring and maintaining compliance with statutory, legal and charitable governance requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Finance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in a timely manner, including:
• Keep accurate records for all transactions, including entry into accounts software
• Maintain and manage the procurement process of the organisation
• Support event participants in respect of the expense claim process
• Liaise with Project Managers in respect of project cost management and ensuring project spreadsheets match the accounts software entries
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations and reports
• Prepare funder and project reports, as required, compiled in line with relevant funding agreements
• Prepare files for financial audits and liaising with auditors, when required
• Assist with budget preparation
• Provide support to the Board of Trustees as required
• Ensure the confidentiality of all information in any media or format
Additional Responsibilities
• Attend internal meetings and provide reports and information as required
• Liaise with staff as required to function effectively within the organisation
• Participate in regular supervision with the Administrator
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time-to-time
Desirable Skills and Experience
• At least 3 years previous experience in a similar role
• Accounting Technician qualification or similar qualification and/or experience
• Demonstrate strong Management Accounting knowledge
• Experienced in budgeting and Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of FRS 102 SORP and experience in not-for -profit sector
• Demonstrate an ability to take ownership and drive issues through to completion
• Demonstrate an ability to manage workloads to meet tight reporting timelines
• Problem identification and solving skills
• The candidate will be a self-starter, flexible and comfortable working on their own initiative
• Excellent IT literacy and administrative skills
• Experience with Quick Books is not essential but advantageous
Attitude
• Commitment to the values and mission of Feasta
• Flexibility and adaptability
Please also note:
Feasta is a welcoming organisation. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious, and social backgrounds, as well as the LGTBQI+ community.
Working hours will be flexible within Feasta’s normal office hours (9am-6pm)
It is envisaged that the post-holder will be flexible in using their own initiative to develop the role in line with the objectives and mission of Feasta. The job description attached does not define all responsibilities within the role but offers a detailed overview of the role.
Terms:
• This is a part-time contract (estimated 15 hours per month), for a six-month period
• The contractor is responsible for their own taxes
• Estimated fee income is €300.00 per month
Closing Date for applications: 5.30pm (Irish time) Friday, May, 30th 2025
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to admin@feasta.org.
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