EU Finance Officer, Grade 8 Finance ref no: 360
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers, and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. In May 2020, SOLAS launched its first People Strategy, as a catalyst to transform our working environment and culture and create the conditions for our future organisation to thrive and achieve its goals.
SOLAS is seeking to recruit the permanent position of European Finance Officer. Recruitment will be based in the Finance Unit. The role is to Assist with management of the high level processes related to the SOLAS ESF claims procedures. Process detailed ESF claims based on submissions from ETB’s. Assist with managing the on-going interaction with internal and external auditors relating to ESF claims.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €39,858 to €63,923 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 37-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 360, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie
The closing date is Thursday 3rd March 2022
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.
Please Note: Since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with Government instructions and restrictions, SOLAS staff are working remotely. Please note Castleforbes House, Dublin 1 is the base for this position, however the appointee will be initially working from home. Flexibility may be offered around the location of this post subject to government guidance, and as we await further instruction from our governing department on hybrid working arrangements