Transactional Assistant

Job description

NCS Assistant – Sherpa Kids Kinsale, Co. Cork | Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days remote Starting salary: €30,000 per annum Sherpa Kids is looking for an organised and detail-focused person to join our growing NCS team. The NCS team manages the administration of the National Childcare Scheme across our services. The role includes processing NCS codes, applying subsidies to parents’ invoices, communicating with parents, processing claims and carrying out compliance checks. As Sherpa Kids continues to grow, so does our NCS team. We have been expanding the team as the number of services and children we support increases. You could be responsible for the NCS administration for around 30 services and 1,000 children, so being organised, structured and highly accurate is essential.​​​​ Previous NCS experience is not required. Full training is provided, with learning taking place on the job as you become familiar with the processes and systems. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Confident working with large spreadsheets, sorting, filtering and comparing data Able to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records Comfortable working to processes and deadlines Able to work independently and take ownership of your workload Good written communication skills for dealing with parents and colleagues The team You’ll be joining a team of six in a growing department. We work closely together, support each other and value a positive team environment. As the company continues to grow, there is scope for the NCS team to grow with it. Once you are trained, you’ll have a high level of independence. We trust our team to manage their workload, meet deadlines and get the job done without being micromanaged. What we offer €30,000 starting salary Hybrid working – 2 days in our Kinsale office and 3 days remotely A supportive and friendly team A structured role with clear processes Training and support from an experienced team A high level of independence and responsibility Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 local services in Ireland now - and growing since 2014, we strive to make a difference in the lives of over 9,000 children daily.