JOB DETAILS

Reporting to the Projects Accountant, the Project Accounts Assistant is responsible for all of the day to day financial related activity of externally funded projects. The closing date for applications is 5th February 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Ensure all projects are administered within funding guidelines
• Ensure that appropriate financial management controls are in place
• Follow all accounting, procurement and governance procedures to ensure all legislative, best practice standards are met 
• Ensure all data is collected, collated and inputted to meet funding body requirements, maintain all appropriate records in an orderly manner and ensure compliance with data protection legislation
• Maintain accurate accounts and records of all funded projects transactions; weekly bank recs sent to all network managers.
• The project administrator has responsibility for updating external project system, Sonrai.  
• Managing the relationship with project managers/administrators and any other service providers.
• Ensure accounts are reconciled on a regular basis and project deadlines are met, monthly and annual.
• Escalate matters as appropriate.
• Provide analysis and insights to Project Accountant.
• Ensure cover for the fortnightly payment run if annual leave requires cover.
• Evaluate project administrators requests and provide appropriate and timely feedback and guidance
• Communicate regularly with project managers on the status of the projects.
• Carry out other duties as identified by the Finance Manager that are appropriate to the overall purpose of the role
• Assist in other projects within the team and adhoc cross functional support when required.

ABOUT YOU

Third level qualifications ideally business related

Why us?

Bias towards action 

• Collaborative – work together as ‘oneIbec’.
• Dynamic – approach initiatives with careful planning, energy, drive, and resilience.
• Decisive – make clear, well-informed decisions.

Member and Customer Focus 

• Agile and Adaptive – embrace change and be adaptive to members’ needs and in ambitious situations.
• Creative and Innovative – not afraid of dynamic thinking in finding solutions.
• Curious and Critical Thinking – open minded and proactive in gathering data in developing opinions.

 
Drive and Personal Leadership 

• Ambitious – driven and can take responsible risks.
• Accountable – committed to highest standards and takes ownership of actions.
• Continuous Improvement – proactive on personal and professional development

 
Ibec is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation please email Dearbhla at Dearbhla.rice@ibec.ie 

About us

Working in Ibec

Join Ibec and further your career.

Working in Ibec means you are part of an overall effort to deliver on a vision for Ireland to be a balanced, growing and prosperous society. We look to the workplace of the future with the changing needs of our members as well as our workforce to create a dynamic and exciting working environment.
We hire people from many backgrounds who are highly knowledgeable, engaging, professional and, most importantly, passionate about business.