Executive Accountant (Grade VII) 2026/P/O/A/26

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Kilkenny, County Kilkenny

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€61,217–€79,583 a year
2 hours ago

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Administrative

Grade VII

The current salary scale for the position is €61,217 minimum of the scale to €79,583 Maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s.

Advertised Date: 21 Aug 2026

Annual Salary

Kilkenny

To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled.

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM

Job Summary

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE:

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparing the Annual Financial Statement.

Ensuring that the Council adheres to currently accepted accounting standards and relevant codes of practice.

Develop the accounting skills of staff involved in financial activities throughout the Council and provide financial advice and assistant to all departments.

Liaise with internal and external auditors. Provide information to Auditors during the course of their audits as required.

Assisting in the planning, compilation and preparation of the Local Authority Budgets.

Assist in the management and control of the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly revenue and capital financial reports, monitoring and review of same, identification of variances and recommendations for corrective actions if required.

Assist in the preparation, implementation and on-going review of the local authority’s finance plans including management of capital budgets.

Financial planning and analysis including ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling.

Assist in the introduction of reporting structures and systems in line with new requirements of legislation, circulars, value for money reports etc.

Provide financial advice and assistance to all departments to support the achievement of the corporate objectives and support devolved budgeting structures.

Promote and assist the implementation of good practice in: Risk Management; Procurement; Value for Money; Shared Services; Efficiency and Effectiveness.

Dissemination of taxation knowledge and monitor and implement internal contrils to ensure the local authority is tax compliant.

Monitor and implement/improve internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control, safeguarding of assets of the local authority.

Ensuring the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of financial and management reports through the use of automated systems.

Manage and develop the team of staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency and work with a variety of non-finance teams.

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Employer Details

Kilkenny County Council

Contact Details

Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street

0567794000 [email protected]

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