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Accountant, Public Sector, Kildare

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

Core

Support the Head of Finance in delivering expert financial advice, decision support, and high-quality analysis to reduce costs and secure investment within a public sector body.

Role type

Senior IC accountant (public sector finance)

Builds

Financial analysis, management information, and compliance reports for service planning and budget allocation

Domain

Public sector finance and governance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Financial analysis, ERP systems, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), cost containment, stakeholder engagement, report writing, data extraction

Preferred skills

Advanced Excel/PowerPoint, influence change, complex problem solving

Technologies

IFMS, CFI, Stabilisation, Finance Reform, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word

Responsibilities

Engage with service colleagues on financial performance matters; Review and sign-off management and financial accounting information; Support Annual Tax Compliance review; Support improvements in financial data management and ERP integrity; Provide analysis of income and cost containment

Seniority

Senior, experienced contract role