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Every role at Women’s Aid contributes to our overall vision of creating an equal Ireland with zero tolerance of all forms of violence against women. Whether through policy, communications, campaigns, fundraising, business support, training or service provision, when you work with Women’s Aid, you are making a real difference to the lives of women subjected to domestic violence and abuse.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

1. Finance Assistant

Women’s Aid is seeking a highly motivated Finance Assistant to join our expanding Finance team. The Finance Assistant will report to the Financial Controller. The Finance team sits within the Finance & Business Support Function, which provides support to the entire organisation.

The Finance Team endeavours to support Women’s Aid in achieving its charitable purpose through the provision of timely, accurate and high-quality financial information whilst always ensuring that we work in accordance with the highest standards of financial practices.

About the Finance Team
The team, consists of two Finance Assistants and one Financial Accountant reporting to the Financial Controller are responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the charity’s Finance function (including Management Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grant Management, Governance, Budgeting, Payroll and Annual Audit.) are managed responsibly and in line with best practices. The Finance Function is responsible for the preparation of financial reports for multiple stakeholders including the Senior Leadership team, Trustees, and Funders and ensuring transparency and accountability at all times.

Contract: The contract offered is a permanent contract and this role is full-time based on a 35-hour week. (excluding lunch).

Location: Working primarily in Women’s Aid Head office in Dublin 2, a percentage of hybrid working arrangements per week may be available on application following successful completion of induction and probation.

Salary: The starting rate for this role is circa €40,093 – €47,168. The rate offered will be commensurate to relevant experience and in line with company remuneration policy. This role sits on the Women’s Aid Finance Assistant Pay Band €40,093-€54,243.

How to apply

Completed application forms (CVs not accepted) should be sent to anna.sheridan@womensaid.ie

Please use reference FASS2026 in all correspondence.

Download the Recruitment Pack
Download the Application Form

Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 20th of November 2026

Benefits of working at Women’s Aid

  • Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum.
  • Privilege Days: Two additional days leave, typically Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
  • Pension: Women’s Aid operates a contributory pension scheme which all employees may join from start date of employment in lieu of auto enrolment.
  • Maternity Leave: Women’s Aid will pay full salary (less Social Welfare benefits) for the period of the 26 weeks paid leave (subject to 1+ year service).
  • Parents’ Leave: 9 weeks’ leave topped up to full salary during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family for eligible employees.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Women’s Aid provides an extensive employee assistance programme.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Available for all employees to the value of 2 years’ salary.
  • Trade Union Membership: The staff of Women’s Aid has an option of joining the recognised representative Trade Union Forsa.
  • Training Allowance: Annual allowance for staff members to undertake training to enhance skills and expertise (subject to budget availability).
  • Travel Supports: Bike-to-work schemes and tax saver commuter tickets.
  • We also offer a range of other supports, including paid leave for employees experiencing menopause, problematic periods or subject to domestic abuse.
  • Equality and Diversity: Women’s Aid is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural diversity.