Benburb Priory seeks to appoint a part-time Bookkeeper

Benburb Priory is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and processing accounts (payable and receivable including from donations, rentals, events, and grants).

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining Financial Records
• Providing information as part of the Audit Process
• Raising Invoices, contracts and donation agreements and inputting onto Sage
• Posting Receipts onto Sage
• Credit Control – chasing arrears by phone and in writing
• Reviewing received Purchase Order Invoices to ensure they match with delivered goods and/or services.
• Analysis of financial matters as requested
• Reconciling Debtors and Creditors balances with third party information
• Counting and recording any cash/credit card receipts
• Cost Tracking: Accurately tracking and allocating costs associated with the Priory’s varied activities.
• Undertaking ad hoc accounts and administrative tasks
• Collaborating with board members, other staff and volunteers to ensure financial accuracy and control.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Skills snapshot

• Sage (required)
• Organisational skills (required)
• Microsoft Excel (required)
• Bookkeeping (required)
• Accounting software (required)

Job Type: Part-time – 15 hours per week; 3 hours per day (flexible times)

Salary: Salary will be discussed at interview and be dependent upon relevant work experience

Pension Scheme: The OMST operates to the Nest workplace pension scheme.

Applications (max. two pages) including a covering note and CV including contact details; work experience; details relating to the candidate meeting the requirements and skills for the post; and names and contact details (email/telephone) of two referees, should be submitted via email to: accounts@benburbpriory.com not later than 31 October 2025.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place during the first two weeks of November.

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