Clerical officer

Job description

Clerical Officer (Finance/Accounts)

Position: Clerical Officer
Location: Dundalk
Duration: Temporary Assignment – 35 hours a week / €17.49 per hour

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Clerical Officer to provide administrative and financial support within a busy office environment. The successful candidate will have previous experience in accounts, finance administration, or a related clerical role and will be comfortable working with financial records and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Data entry and reconciliation of financial information.
• Supporting budget monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Managing correspondence, filing, and general office administration.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers as required.
• Providing administrative support to the Finance team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a clerical, administrative, accounts, or finance role.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the education or public sector.
• Familiarity with financial management systems.
• Relevant qualification in business administration, bookkeeping, accounts, or finance.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Organisation and Planning
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Confidentiality and Professionalism