Research Accounts Administrator

Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard; • be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard; • have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise;

Desirable Qualifications and Skills • Accountancy qualification and experience in accounting and reporting packages and procedures. • Proven ability to support the administration of National and International funded projects. • Experience of public service procurement rules. • Analytical, problem solving and numerical ability, with strong attention to detail. • Excellent computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (word, excel outlook etc.) and use of other IT systems. • Demonstrate o Excellent oral and written communication skills o Strong interpersonal and organizational skills o Team player with a flexible approach to work o Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task effectively o Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative.

Overview of the Role

The post relates to the support of research across ATU and includes the preparation of financial reports to satisfy project reporting requirements on ATU research projects. The role also includes general financial management support including the preparation of bank reconciliations and invoices for customers.

Duties • Prepare financial reports to satisfy project reporting requirements on Research projects. • To record project transactions on the financial accounting system and maintain records of project finances. • Work with external stakeholders and researchers to ensure that procurement of goods and services are in line with TU and funder requirements. • To review and check project financial spending against project budget forecasts and advise project Principal Investigators on same. • Maintain records and details of project claims and forecasts, etc. in online systems used by funding bodies. • Ensuring contractual financial compliance of assigned projects (i.e. funders regulations re procurement and hiring are taken into account) and dealing with administrative queries from the relevant funding bodies and principle investigators. • To prepare bank reconciliations using Agresso. • To support the accounts receivable function and issue invoices as required. • To carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time. • Day to day reporting to the Financial Management Accountant in the Finance Department.

The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister of Education and Skills.

Salary Salary Scale - (€51,211 – €61,251) *Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd Point (€54,302) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week