EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Creative Kids – Knocknacarra, Galway

€19/€20 per hour | 30 hours per week
Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Some Flexibility for ideal candidate)

Creative Kids is seeking an exceptionally capable, experienced and highly organised Accounts & Administration Officer to join our busy office team.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in accounts, financial administration or office management, who is confident with figures, works efficiently and can independently manage multiple responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial calculations, spreadsheets, fee letters and record management.
• Managing emails, correspondence and general business administration.
• Learning and managing childcare funding systems, including HIVE, NCS, Core Funding and Pobal administration.
• Managing multiple tasks, monitoring deadlines and ensuring administrative work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong, relevant practical experience in accounts or administration.
• Excellent numerical ability and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise competing demands.
• Exceptionally organised, accurate and detail-oriented.
• Quick-thinking, fast learner with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Confident working independently and taking initiative.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude.
• Excellent communication and email management skills.

An Accounting Technician qualification or similar background would be advantageous.

Training will be provided in childcare-specific funding systems.

Location: Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway.
This is a fully office-based position. Remote working is not available.

To Apply: Please email your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to strongfoundationseducation@gmail.com.

Pay: €19.00-€20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person