Financial Management Accountant

Job title: Financial Management AccountantEmployer: Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County CouncilLocation: DublinClosing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 13th November 2025Salary: Starting at €80,967About 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 to the County which include the provision of housing, planning, development, environmental, transportation, leisure and community services. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire town. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has 40 elected members and approximately 1300 staff.Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council was established in 1994 and is located between the outer suburbs of Dublin City and the Dublin mountains; with its 17km of coastline, harbour, attractive towns and villages alongside communities where residents and visitors enjoy some of the best natural amenities in Ireland. It also has the benefit of unparalleled access to public transport, employment opportunities, leisure facilities, education, shopping and an attractive public realm. It is a smart, vibrant county - attractive, inclusive and accessible to all.About the Role:Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking to fill a post of Financial Management Accountant. This post is for a full-time position. The Financial/Management Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Director of Finance in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of a range of financial services in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. They will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council area.The role of Financial Management Accountant is a challenging position for an ambitious, qualified accountant with a wide range of relevant post-qualification experience. It requires an assertive, creative individual who can influence decisions and manage and positively motivate staff.As a key member of the finance management team they will be required to make a valuable contribution to the strategic management of the finance function. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to fully utilize their professional, technical and management skills in an environment that promotes a high-performance culture.About You:The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience:• 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.• Understanding key challenges facing the local government sector and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.• Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems.The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 13th November, 2025.We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.