Role Title: Accounts Assistant
Employer: Dioceses of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, and Clonfert
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Working Hours: 15 hours per week (with flexibility on split of working days)
Location: Diocesan Offices, Galway City (Árus de Brún/Cathedral)
Reports to: Moderator of the Curia
Post Details
This is a part-time administrative role based in the Diocesan Offices, Galway City.
The Accounts Assistant will provide administrative support to the finance and property offices of the Dioceses of Galway and Clonfert. The position requires an organised, proactive, and experienced administrator with a background in general book-keeping and / or asset management.
The role demands attention to detail, excellent organisation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
A commitment to the Mission Statement and values of the Diocesan Curia is essential, as is a willingness to enter a confidentiality agreement.
Be capable of working across other areas of the Dioceses administrative structure in a spirit of interoperability.
Overall Purpose
To overall purpose of the accounts assistant is to support the dioceses in the management of finance and property assets. The Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora are registered charities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process day-to-day banking transactions (online and in-branch)
- Maintain accurate financial records, including bank reconciliations
- Assist with invoices, receipts, VAT returns and petty cash
- Support preparation of year-end accounts, parish returns and budgets
- Liaise with parishes on finance and property matters
- Attend relevant meetings and support follow-up actions
- Provide general administrative support in managing diocesan property, including records, maintenance planning, and documentation for legal matters, works, insurance and grants
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative or clerical role, ideally with financial or property responsibilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Experience in bookkeeping or financial processes is an advantage
- Experience with a computerised accounts package is desirable
- Knowledge of charity regulation or a similar governance environment is desirable
- Awareness of legal aspects of property management, particularly within the charity sector, is beneficial
- Competence in spoken and written Irish is desirable
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable, and service-oriented demeanour.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the Dioceses and the Diocesan office mission statement.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all work.
- Adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of sensitive information.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider Diocesan mission.
- A sense of initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work with clergy, staff, volunteers, and the public in a pastoral and respectful manner.
- Commitment to the idea of interoperability within the dioceses.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
— A curriculum vitae
— A 200 word personal statement outlining why you believe you are the most suitable candidate for this role, highlighting your experience, motivation, and understanding of the Diocesan mission
— 2 References
The closing date for applications is 16th of June 2026. Interviews scheduled for the following week.
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Why do you feel that you are the best candidate?
Work Location: In person
