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Project Accountant, Public Sector, Kildare

Kildare, Leinster, IEFull-time2026-07-20 → 2026-11-09

Core

Maintain financial accounting systems, prepare financial statements, manage budgeting, and handle tax returns for a Public Sector body.

Role type

Senior Accountant (Public Sector)

Builds

Monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, tax returns, and budget reports

Domain

Public Sector Finance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Financial accounting, budgeting, tax return preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset management, internal audit liaison, financial system maintenance

Preferred skills

Computer proficiency, written and verbal communication, organizational skills, initiative, problem-solving

Technologies

Financial accounting systems

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly accounts and annual financial statements, explain budget variations, deal with auditor queries, prepare funding returns, reconcile balance sheet accounts, submit tax returns, maintain fixed asset register, assist with annual budgeting, supervise accounts payable and receivable areas, assist with financial system upgrades

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC