Job Description
Financial Management Accountant Information about the Organisation: County Wexford is in the province of Leinster and has a population of 163,527 persons (2022 Census). This represents an increase of 13,805 or 9.2% since the previous 2016 census. Wexford shares its border with four other counties and has a total land area of 2,367 km2, Wexford is the 13th largest county of Ireland, and the 9th largest in terms of population. It is bounded by the sea on two sides, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Irish Sea. The River Barrow forms its western boundary. The Blackstairs Mountains form part of the boundary to the north, as do the southern edges of the Wexford Mountains. The adjoining counties are Waterford to the south-west, Kilkenny to the west, Carlow to the north-west and Wicklow in the north. Wexford County Council’s estimated Revenue Budget for 2026 is €180m and the planned Capital Investment programme for 2026 is €175m. Wexford County Council is one of the county’s major employers, currently employing approximately 900 staff with 450 retired personnel. An opportunity now exists in Wexford County Council for the position of Financial Management Accountant. Job Summary/Description: The position is a senior position within the Finance function reporting to the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for modernising and managing change in the Finance function. They will be responsible for introduction of new initiatives, policies and procedures and working with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive local authority which provides a multiplicity of services to Wexford County Council. A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act . Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 14th May 2026