Financial Accountant

Waterford City & County Council employs almost 900 staff with a diverse range of skills, ability and knowledge who between them deliver almost 1,100 public services. The work of Waterford City and County Council is critical to the economic and social wellbeing of Waterford.

The 2024 Revenue Budget of the Council is €183.31 million. The Council has a multi-year capital programme (2023-2026) representing a spend of over €600 million on infrastructural development to meet the County’s current and future needs.

A vacancy now exists in Waterford City & County Council for the role of Financial Accountant.

The Financial Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department reporting to the Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the finance function. They will be responsible for the introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive organisation that provides a multiplicity of services to the City & County.

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

The Public Appointments Service is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.