Finance Office Administrator | Temporary, 3-5 Months, VAC-12051
| 📍 Location | Oranmore, Co. Galway |
| 💼 Contract | Temporary | 28 July 2025 – 3–5 Months |
| 🕒 Hours | Mon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hrs/week) |
| 💰 Pay | €35,000–€40,000 (DOE, pro rata) |
| 🗒️ Work Environment | Office-based | Immediate Start |
About the Role
We’re recruiting a Finance Office Administrator to support the Research Finance team of a respected organisation in Oranmore. This temporary position plays a key role in supporting reporting for externally funded projects backed by donors and state bodies, maintaining accurate financial documentation, and tracking budgets across multiple systems.
What You’ll Gain
Finance Environment
Professional research finance settingShort-Term Role
3–5 month contractProject Support
Work on grant funded reporting€35–40k Pro Rata
Competitive salary depending on experienceWhat You’ll Be Doing
- Provide day-to-day admin support to the Research Finance Office
- Assist with financial reporting on EU research grant-funded projects
- Collate and manage project documentation via SharePoint Online
- Update project budgets and research grant systems on a routine basis
- Ensure all records meet compliance and reporting standards
- Balance multiple project deadlines while maintaining accuracy
What You’ll Need to Succeed
| Experience | 2–3 years’ admin experience in finance, grant, or research-related roles. |
| Technical Skills | Strong in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. |
| Attention to Detail | Highly organised with strong documentation and quality focus. |
| Work Ethic | Self-starter who follows instruction and works well in a team. |
| Finance Admin | Comfortable with budget tracking and supporting financial reports. |
It’s a Plus If You Also Demonstrate
Research Grant Experience
Knowledge of EU-funded project reporting is an advantage.
Workplace Background
Experience in research, education, or not-for-profit settings.
Portal Proficiency
Used research grant management systems previously.
Compliance Awareness
Understands documentation standards for funded projects.
What Happens Next
We take care to review every application individually. You’ll hear back from us within 5 working days. To ensure proper review, we ask that you apply via this job posting instead of emailing our team directly. No application will be considered that does not come from this portal.
