About COPE Galway

COPE Galway has been providing essential social services in Galway for 60 years.  We respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, women and children subjected to domestic abuse, and we support older people towards healthy, independent ageing. Our vision is for a community where every person is valued, cared for, and supported at every stage of life. 

COPE Galway is deeply embedded in the Galway community. We are founded on the belief that together we can make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and our community.

Our People

Our People, COPE Galway staff and volunteers, are the driving force behind everything we do. Their passion, commitment, and professionalism enable us to deliver a wide range of services, support more people, and make a real impact in the community.

We have a diverse range of roles, from frontline support workers and social care professionals to catering, community engagement and other professional roles. Each role is crucial in ensuring we deliver our services effectively and make a positive impact in the community.

Working with COPE Galway

Joining our team means you will make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the families and individuals we support and contribute to driving meaningful social change in the community. Whether you are a frontline worker directly supporting clients or in an administrative role, you are vital to our efforts to address critical issues like homelessness and domestic abuse and to ensure that older people are valued and supported.

At COPE Galway, we prioritise the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer a supportive work environment, with opportunities for ongoing training, personal and professional growth, and leadership development.

Our Culture

We foster an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace, where diversity is valued. Our team is united by a shared mission and a genuine passion for empowering people and creating meaningful change. We take a trauma-informed approach to the way we work and foster this culture in every aspect of the organisation, including a focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to support high-quality financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective decision-making across the organisation. The role includes preparing monthly management accounts, performing reconciliations, and overseeing income and expenditure, including grants and fundraising.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and expense reviews, while ensuring compliance with policies and controls. They will also assist with budgeting, manage the annual audit process, and liaise with funders to meet reporting requirements.

Working closely with the finance team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Control

• Preparation  monthly management accounts
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Review of grant and fundraising income and expenditure
• Review bank reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Support the annual budget preparation process 

Financial Operations

• Support the accounts payable function, including reviewing and processing payments
• Post payroll journals and assist with payroll processing where required
• Conduct weekly cash counts
• Review and process staff travel expenses in line with organisational policies
• Maintain and support the organisation’s accounting system and purchase order approval system
• Provide assistance and cover within the finance team as required
• Liaise with State Funders to ensure all income is received by the organisation and all required reports are submitted to the funders in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

Audit and Compliance

• Manage the annual external financial audit process
• Maintain the financial policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and governance standards 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Head of Finance, Finance Manager and finance team to review financial information and address queries
• Respond to finance-related queries from staff across the organisation

What we are looking for

Experience

• Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and reconciliations
• Experience working with accounts payable processes and financial controls
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero accounting software
• Experience processing and supporting payroll is desirable but not essential

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) 

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Key Terms & Conditions:

• Frequency of Work:    37 hours per week
• Contract Period:          Indefinite duration
• Closing date:               12 June 2026 

Equal Opportunity Employer

COPE Galway is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environments for all our employees.

Data Privacy and Applicant Declaration

The information you provide in this application form will be processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role and, where applicable, to prepare an employment agreement. Your data will be stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process. We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting Data Protection Officer, dplead@copegalway.ie / 091 778 750.

Please note that we will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone contacts you requesting such information, it is a scam and should be reported immediately.

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided by me in this application and any accompanying documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further confirm that I have disclosed any previous employment with COPE Galway, where applicable. I understand that if any information provided is found to be false, misleading, or incomplete, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment withdrawn, or my employment with COPE Galway terminated.

By submitting this application, I consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with COPE Galway’s Privacy Policy. https://www.copegalway.ie/privacy-policy/