Accounts Technician

HAWK'S WELL THEATRE, Temple Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 CFY7

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

The Accounts Technician will support the financial management of Hawk’s Well Theatre by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, assisting with budgeting and reporting, and ensuring compliance with governance, audit, and funder requirements.

• 
  
• Financial Operations
  
  • 
    
  • Maintain day-to-day accounting records using QuickBooks.
    
  • Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expense claims.
    
  • Prepare and process supplier payments and bank transactions.
    
  • Carry out regular bank and control account reconciliations in QuickBooks.
    
  
  
• Reporting & Controls
  
  • 
    
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
    
  • Support budget monitoring and variance reporting.
    
  • Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation.
    
  • Assist with year-end accounts and audit preparation.
    
  
  
• Income & Box Office
  
  • 
    
  • Reconcile box office and other earned income streams.
    
  • Ensure income is accurately recorded and coded in QuickBooks.
    
  • Support financial reporting for performances, events, and hires.
    
  
  
• Funding & Governance
  
  • 
    
  • Assist with financial reporting to funders and grant bodies.
    
  • Maintain financial records in line with Arts Council and public funding requirements.
    
  • Support internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
    
  
  

• 
  
• Essential: Qualified Accounts Technician or equivalent relevant experience.
  
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet-based reporting.
  
• Desirable: Experience in the arts, cultural, charity, or not-for-profit sector.
  
• Experience working in a publicly funded organisation. xcfaprz
  

The role is supported by Hawk’s Well Theatre, with funding from the Arts Council of Ireland.

• 
  
• Professional
  

• 
  
• Sector: arts, entertainment and recreation