Regional Finance Officer - West Region
Location: Galway
Salary range: €45,873.36 per annum, paid monthly
Experience: Finance qualification and 3+ years’ experience in finance operations, reporting, audits, and financial systems.
Closing date: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Regional Finance Officer to join our West Regional Office team in Galway. The post holder will support the Regional Treasurer and Regional Coordinator in managing regional finances, financial reporting, audits, banking and financial systems, while providing guidance and support to Conference Treasurers and ensuring accurate, compliant financial administration across the region.
This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant Finance qualification (Certificate/Diploma or higher).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role, including financial reporting, audits, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial systems.
- Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, controls, compliance, and online banking.
- Advanced Excel and strong IT skills.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, detail-oriented team player with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in the voluntary/community sector is desirable.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Regional Finance Officer - Job Description 10.2026.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
