Junior Accounts Assistant

Location: Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2
Working arrangement: Fully on-site
Hours: Part-time (810 hours per week increasing to up to 15 hours during peak periods)
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: To be confirmed

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accounts Assistantto support the financial operations of the Central Societies Committee (CSC) within Trinity College Dublin.

This role plays an important part in supporting the financial administration of over 120 student societies. You will work closely with the Accounts Administrator to ensure accurate bookkeeping timely reporting and efficient financial processes across a busy and varied portfolio.

The position is ideal for someone with finance or accounting experience who enjoys working in a dynamic student-focused environment and is comfortable managing a wide range of administrative and financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the Accounts Administrator in the following areas:

• Day-to-day financial administration and bookkeeping tasks

• Bank account set-up and maintenance for student societies

• Recording and processing membership subscription income

• Managing CSC grant decisions and financial records for societies

• Processing supplier payments and reimbursements

• Maintaining accurate records in Sage accounting software

• Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes

• Assisting with credit card management and oversight

• Supporting debit card usage and reconciliation

• Reviewing and verifying society receipts prior to reimbursement

• Responding to queries relating to grants banking memberships and financial records

• Assisting with reporting and data management across financial systems

About You

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field

• 24 years experience in a finance bookkeeping or accounts-related role

• Experience using Sage accounting software

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets

• Strong numerical and administrative skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with student organisations or not-for-profit environments

• Experience working with large datasets and complex spreadsheets

• Ability to explain financial processes to non-financial stakeholders

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently

Working Arrangements

This is a part time role with the Central Societies Committee (CSC) the organisation responsible for supporting and overseeing Trinity College Dublins student societies. While the CSC works closely with Trinity College Dublin it is a separate employer. As such this position is not part of the Universitys employment framework and does not include Trinity College Dublins pension scheme or employee benefits. However the role offers an excellent work-life balance including seasonal office closures during University holiday periods. The position is based on site in Trinity College Dublin on a working year of approximately 38 weeks.

Working hours will typically be scheduled across 23 days per week during normal business hours from 10am to 5pm and will be agreed in advance.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• The opportunity to work closely with student societies across Trinity College Dublin

• Valuable experience in a busy financial and administrative setting

• Flexible part-time working arrangements

Application Process:
Please include your CV and Cover letter

Enquiries: email

Closing date: 31st July 2026