FINANCE OFFICER

Additional Info: Galway Traveller Movement advocates for equality and inclusion for members of the Traveller Community.We wish to recruit a Finance Officer to lead out on our finance and administration team. The successful applicant will be part of the finance and administration team dealing with Galway Traveller Movement Programmes and its social enterprises – Bounce Back Recycling and Bounce Back Upcycling. The Finance Officer will report directly to the GTM Coordinators.Contract: Full time permanent contract after successful completion of six-month probationary period and the continued award of funding for this position Work Hours: Five days - 35 hours per week, with flexitime and option for part-time remote working. Consideration would be given to a request for part time/ job share option.Annual Leave: 28 days per annum Salary: Negotiable pending qualification and experiencePurpose of the Position: To oversee the overall financial and administrative functions with the joint Coordinators of the Company in accordance with our contractual and legislative requirements and provide financial and administrative support to colleagues, clients and stakeholders of the company.Responsibilities:• Record financial transactions on computer systems.• Produce financial forecasts. • Deal with payroll, invoices, expenses and VAT.• Resolve payment questions for external contractors.• Carry out financial audits and work with the Company auditors to prepare for the Annual returns.• Create budget reports. • Present reports to managers.• Keep up to date with financial regulations and legislation• Provide administrative support for Galway Traveller Movement, as required• Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data• Participate in internal and external meetings on finance related matters e.g. funders, banking etc.• Working with and monitoring the administration /finance team in relation to finance matters.• Ensure compliance with the Charities Regulator and all governance issues.• Work with the GTM Board of Directors, joint co-ordinators on the financial health of the organisation.• Prepare and present the GTM Management accounts at the monthly Directors meetings.• Undertake any other duties as required by the line management of Galway Traveller MovementWork Experience• Have proven experience of preparation and managing of accounts for a minimum of 3 years• Previous experience in the non-profit section and or social enterprise, desirable though not essentialQualifications• A relevant third level qualification in accounting or finance-related discipline.Knowledge• Possess an excellent knowledge of financial accounting issues and good accounting practices. Payroll, VAT, Revenue, budgeting.• Have strong IT skills specifically Microsoft Office and computerised accounting packages• Have strong administrative skills• Have good attention to detail and accuracy of work• Possess strong interpersonal, analytical & problem-solving skills.• Ability to prioritise tasks/objectives and work on own initiative.• Self directed • Have strong motivation and organisational skills and ability to multi task.Other requirements • A full clean driving license with access to your own car• Understanding of corporate responsibilities• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude to work and work well as part of a team• Have a commitment to working from an anti-racist and equality perspective.• An understanding of the issues and policies impacting on the Traveller Community• Display respect of Traveller culture and way of life• Flexibility in approach to work including out of hours working, if requiredPlease submit your Curriculum Vitae with cover letter by email to: recruitment@gtmtrav.ie by Monday the 20th October. Please clearly state the position that you are applying for in all correspondence and subject line. Interviews will be held on Friday 24th October 2025