Staff Officer

The Housing Agency is now seeking applications for a Staff Officer – Grade 5 – Accounts Payable Supervisor on a permanent basis. This post will ensure and enhance the effective and efficient functioning of the Accounts Payable team. The successful candidate will also work with the broader Finance team in relation to a wide variety of tasks, including absence cover, fixed asset management, internal and external audit, and various projects to enhance the finance function.

This post is based in our offices in Dublin 2. The Housing Agency operates a Blended Working Policy.

Main DutiesAccounts Payable

• Supervision of an Accounts Payable team with overall responsibility for outgoing payments, ensuring invoices are verified, coded, and paid accurately and on time.
• Management of purchase orders.
• Management of supplier payment runs and query resolution.
• Reconciliation of creditor statements with the purchase ledger.
• Prompt payment reporting.
• Oversight of supplier setup and maintenance of the Tax Clearance Certification process.
• Provision of Accounts Payable documentation required for internal and external audits.

Month End

• Assisting with month-end closing and posting of journals to the general ledger system.
• Calculation of monthly accruals and preparation of aged creditor reports.
• VAT, PSWT, and RCT calculations, deductions, and reconciliation of control accounts.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and posting of monthly payroll journals.

There may also be involvement in:

Accounts Receivable

• Supervision of an Accounts Receivable function.
• Preparation of sales invoices.
• Reconciliation of debtor statements and managing collections.
• Processing payments received.

Management Reporting

• Assist in the production of the monthly management pack.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing monitoring against budget throughout the year.
• Preparation of variance analysis reports to budget holders and the Senior Management Team.
• Resolution of queries with budget holders and internal stakeholders.

Statutory Accounts

• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements.
• All statutory returns to Revenue using ROS.
• Preparation of schedules to support payroll balances and reconcile GL ledger accounts.

Other ad hoc duties, as required, may be assigned to the role.

Personal / Educational Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' previous experience in an end-to-end Accounts Payable function, with a good working knowledge of MS Office. They must have a strong understanding of controls and good governance practices.

Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a financial qualification or be a part-qualified accountant or accounting technician. Significant experience and expertise gained in the workplace will be taken into consideration.

Previous experience of public sector taxation and using Business Central would be an advantage.

Competencies

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Tailors communications to effectively reach an audience and demonstrates the ability to be assertive and negotiate when necessary.
• Is professional when dealing with challenging issues.
• Works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.

Delivery of Results

• Manages and progresses multiple projects and work activities successfully.
• Can prioritise work, manage resources effectively, and meet deadlines, often in a fast-paced environment while considering the broader operational plan.
• Constructively challenges existing approaches to improve service delivery and ensures work is executed in the most efficient manner possible to deliver quality work and services.

Analysis and Decision Making

• Analyses complex data and makes clear recommendations.
• Takes account of broader issues and related implications when making decisions.
• Relies on facts and logical reasoning rather than assumptions.
• Identifies areas for improvement and develops practical solutions using a structured approach.

People Management

• Manages team performance to achieve corporate objectives, getting the best out of individuals and the team.
• Encourages good performance and addresses performance issues where they arise.
• Leads by example to motivate staff in delivering high-quality outcomes and customer service.

Specialist Knowledge

• Demonstrates a high degree of specialist expertise and knowledge.
• Adds value to the team by utilising specialist knowledge and acts as a subject matter expert where required.
• Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to exceed goals.
• Demonstrates specialist financial skills.

Salary Scale – Staff Officer – Grade 5

• €52,761
• €54,337
• €55,946
• €57,589
• €59,244

LSI1 – €61,173

LSI2 – €63,109

New entrants will be appointed on the first point of the scale in line with Government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately before appointment, you are a currently serving civil or public servant.

Eligibility to Compete

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply.

To qualify, candidates must be citizens of the EEA by the date of any job offer. Eligible candidates must be:

a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or

b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or

e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and has a Stamp 4 visa; or

f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa.

Application Procedure

Candidates must provide:

a) A completed Housing Agency application form.

b) All sections of the application form must be completed.

c) Applications should be typed and submitted via email in PDF format to .

d) Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information supplied.

e) Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

f) Applications will not be accepted under any circumstances after the closing date and time.

g) Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will automatically disqualify.

Closing Date

12:00 pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026

The Housing Agency is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact and we will work with you to support your participation.

Should the person appointed decline, or having accepted the position relinquish it, or if any additional vacancy arises, The Housing Agency may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment based on the results of the selection process.