Current Opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper or financial administrator to join and make an impact in an established and ambitious arts organisation. The part-time Finance Officer will be the financial heartbeat of The Ark - the person who keeps our day-to-day finances running accurately and efficiently. Working closely with the General Manager, they will ensure that the organisation's finances are managed with accuracy, transparency and rigour.

The role has four main areas of responsibility:

• Financial Administration & Bookkeeping: Processing and recording all financial transactions, maintaining accurate records across the organisation's multiple funding streams, and ensuring timely payment of payroll, invoices, and expenses.
• Financial Reporting: Producing management accounts, cash flow reports, and funder financial returns, and providing financial information to support the General Manager, Director, and Board in decision-making.
• Grant & Income Administration: Supporting the administration of grant agreements, monitoring grant conditions and deadlines, and preparing financial returns in line with grant requirements.
• Compliance & Governance Support: Supporting the General Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory, and charitable obligations - including with the Charities Regulator, the Companies Registration Office, and Revenue - and supporting the annual audit process.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 13 October at 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide proof of identity and complete our Garda vetting process.