Financial Management Accountant
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 13th November 2025.
Salary: Starting at €80,967.
Employer: Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council.
About the Employer: Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council performs a significant role in shaping the strategic vision of the County. It provides a diverse, comprehensive and evolving range of services to citizens, businesses and visitors, including housing, planning, development, environmental, transportation, leisure and community services. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire town. The Council, founded in 1994, has 40 elected members and approximately 1300 staff and is situated between the outer suburbs of Dublin City and the Dublin mountains, offering a 17 km coastline and unparalleled access to public transport and employment opportunities.
About the Role
Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council is seeking to fill a post of Financial Management Accountant. This is a full‑time, senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of a range of financial services in the Council, work in a dynamic and progressive local authority, influence decisions, manage staff and contribute to the strategic management of the finance function in an environment that promotes a high‑performance culture.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a range of financial services for the Council.
* Influence decisions and manage staff to ensure effective financial governance.
* Make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function.
* Ensure financial accuracy, compliance and integrity across all financial processes.
Qualifications
* Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, including service requirements.
* Knowledge of current local government issues.
* Understanding of the role of a Financial Management Accountant.
* Awareness of key challenges facing the local government sector and Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council.
* Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance
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