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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for Financial Management Accountant may be filled. The Local Government sector in Ireland is made up of 31 local authorities and 3 regional assemblies. Local authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to citizens. Cork County Council is the local government authority for County Cork. SECTION 2: ROLE The Financial Management Accountant is a senior position within the Finance Department 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 to deliver financial and tax services within the local authority. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to County Cork. The Finance Department has responsibility for: ▪ Financial and management accounting - including the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, and the Annual Financial Statement; ▪ Management of long and short-term finances, including investments and borrowings; ▪ Development and improvement of financial systems; ▪ Accounts Payable; ▪ Accounts Receivable; ▪ Payroll; ▪ Commercial Rates; ▪ Insurance; ▪ Motor Taxation; ▪ Procurement Management & Compliance; ▪ Corporate Financial Governance oversight and Business Continuity; Local Government is placing a greater emphasis on strategic management, accountability, performance management and customer service. As a key member of the finance management team you 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. SECTION 3: DUTIES The person or persons appointed will work under the direction and control of the Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance or any other officer designated by the Chief Executive. The Financial Management Accountant duties shall include but are not limited to the following: ▪ Preparation of the statutory accounts; ▪ Compilation and preparation of the statutory Local Authority Budget and capital programme; ▪ Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to include auditors, Department of Housing and Local Government, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER), Office of the Revenue Commissioners, National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), Banks and funding providers; ▪ Ensuring that the entities under the Chief Executive’s control adhere to currently accepted accounting standards and relevant codes of practice; ▪ Management, control and development of the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and its sections; ▪ Monitoring and implementing or improving internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control, safeguarding of assets of the local authority; ▪ Operation and development of the Council’s accounts receivable or debtor management functions including loan administration, collection of commercial rates, goods and service charges etc; ▪ Ensuring the Council is tax compliant; ▪ Ensuring the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of statutory and other financial and management reports through the use of automated systems; ▪ Monitoring, interpretation and reporting on monthly management accounts for senior management and their sections; ▪ 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; ▪ Introduction of reporting structures and systems in line with new requirements of legislation, circulars, value for money reports etc; ▪ Providing financial advice and assistance to internal departments to support the achievement of the Corporate Objectives and support devolved budgeting structures; ▪ Cashflow Management, Treasury and Loan Reporting & Management; ▪ Ensuring the adequacy of financial systems in the Council, and in particular, their support by adequate information systems; ▪ Implementing changes in existing financial systems as required; ▪ Promoting and assisting the implementation of good practice in: Risk Management; Procurement; Value for Money; Shared Services; Efficiency and Effectiveness; ▪ Managing and developing staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency and work with a variety of non-Finance teams; ▪ Attendance at Council and committee meetings when required; ▪ Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. SECTION 4: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants, and (b) Have satisfactory experience of accountancy work, including management accounting and or financial accounting, and (c) Be experienced in the management of staff, and (d) Possess knowledge of public sector finance. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he or she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and when required to do so, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Temporary Financial Management Accountant listed above, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies: ▪ Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes and contemporary management accounting techniques and principles; ▪ Extensive experience in leading, developing and implementing financial and resource allocation strategies that support Strategic Corporate objectives; ▪ Experience in the identification of critical financial issues and of briefing senior management and or Board of same; ▪ Extensive experience of analysis, conceptual thinking and problem solving in Finance and Business Management; ▪ Knowledge of taxation; ▪ Experience of staff supervision and performance management; ▪ Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills and a capacity to promote co-operation, trust and openness amongst staff and customers; ▪ Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including negotiation, report writing and presentation skills; ▪ Excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems and Microsoft Office suite and or equivalent; ▪ Experience in risk management and procurement; ▪ An ability to determine priorities and organise workloads in order to produce quality output within tight time-frames; ▪ A proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of issues; ▪ Knowledge of the Centro FMS or other major financial management systems; ▪ Knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; ▪ Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: ▪ Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; ▪ Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. SECTION 5: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what you have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. For each example please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it; c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. SECTION 6: TENURE The fixed term contract duration is 36 months. The office is wholetime and temporary. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill this position and any future temporary vacancies for Financial Management Accountant which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 7: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €81,777 - €108,074 basic per annum. €81,777 - €82,506 - €85,715 - €88,944 - €92,179 - €95,379 - €98,600 (Maximum), €102,252 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum), €108,074 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 8: LOCATION OF POST The position will be based initially in County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide himself or herself at his or her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.
Account Manager
Job Overview Account Manager - Neanagh & Tullamore As an Account Manager your role is pivotal to the success of the business. You are specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across our existing and potential customer base. As an expert you are responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within your targeted territory. This is a field based role. What we offer
Account Manager
Job Overview Account Manager - Neanagh & Tullamore As an Account Manager your role is pivotal to the success of the business. You are specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across our existing and potential customer base. As an expert you are responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within your targeted territory. This is a field based role. What we offer
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Description Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion. The Group operates across three divisions: the Foods Division, Meat Division UK, and Meat Division Ireland. Guided by our values—Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork—we are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone. We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary & Facilities Maintenance Manager to join our team in Cork. The Maintenance Manager is fully responsible for the safe, complaint, and effective delivery of all engineering operations in the primary unit of the plant, facilities, and site services Leading a skilled engineering team and supported by a dedicated Facilities & Services Engineer, the Maintenance Manager collaborates closely with Operations, Projects, Environmental, and Quality teams to keep the production supply chain running at its best. With full ownership of engineering KPIs, budgets, and performance plans, this role is central to creating a resilient, efficient, and future‑ready manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Engineering Leadership
Recruitment Manager
We are seeking an experienced and driven Recruitment Manager to lead and manage our recruitment function across all divisions of the business. This is a high-impact, high-volume role responsible for delivering a best-in-class recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring roles are filled efficiently with high-quality talent while maintaining a positive and professional candidate journey at all times. This is a busy, fast-paced position supporting ongoing recruitment across a wide range of roles including technical, operational, manufacturing, and corporate functions. Key Responsibilities
Team Leader/Assistant Manager
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplaces for Women for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We are looking for a Leader to help grow and develop our team and our brand in Limerick Store Our ideal candidate will:
Duty Manager
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About the Role We are looking to recruit a Duty Manager for our store in Limerick. Are you our next superhero and looking to progress your retail management career? If so, we would like to hear from you. At this very exciting time of business growth, come and join us on our journey. Salary: €35,000+ depending on experience Responsibilities Sales Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Webstore Duty Manager
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About The Role Smyths Toys relies on the efficiency and effectiveness of our distribution centres. We consider each of our regional warehouses to be a well-oiled machine, driven by a customer-centric mentality. To deliver on our promise to consumers, we count on exceptionally talented and committed people. Currently, we’re seeking a Webstore Duty Manager to join our team to assist in managing our E-Commerce Online Fulfilment Webstore operation. Salary: €35,000+ depending on experience Responsibilities
Payroll and Superannuation Manager
This is a permanent vacancy based in our offices in Dublin 2. The Housing Agency operates a Blended Working Policy. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates, to fill any suitable vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panel. The Payroll & Superannuation Manager is responsible for organisation and management of all aspects of a section or sections including staff. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues to ensure that the activities of The Housing Agency are effectively coordinated and delivered. The post holder will be directly accountable for the work of the staff reporting to them. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiating and decision-making skills. Main Duties • Manage the end-to-end delivery of the Agency’s fortnightly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing of pay, deductions, allowances, expenses through payroll, and all routine payroll adjustments. • Administer all payroll changes relating to starters, leavers, contract changes, increments, overtime/TOIL arrangements (where applicable), unpaid leave, and other employee lifecycle events, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are in place. • Maintain operational ownership of the payroll system (e.g., Micropay), including control over pay runs, checks, and secure processing routines. • Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries, managing the payroll inbox, resolving issues within agreed timeframes, and ensuring a high standard of customer service to employees and managers. • Manage the Agency’s monthly pension payroll and associated administration, ensuring correct calculations, deductions, payments, and record-keeping for pensioners. • Liaise with HR/Finance and relevant external bodies on superannuation matters, ensuring consistent application of pension/payroll rules and timely processing of changes. • Ensure full compliance with payroll-related statutory obligations, including timely and accurate statutory returns (including ECF) and adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and circulars/guidance. • Own and continuously improve payroll internal controls (segregation of duties, audit trails, approvals, reconciliations, exception reporting), maintaining a strong control environment appropriate to a core organisational control function. • Maintain secure handling of payroll data, ensuring GDPR-aligned practices, appropriate access controls, and confidentiality across all payroll and pension records. • Prepare payroll-related reports and analysis to support Finance and organisational management, including salary costings and support to workforce planning as required. • Lead payroll year-end processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and coordination with Finance on figures required for the Agency’s Financial Statements. • Serve as payroll lead for audit queries (internal/external), ensuring timely provision of accurate information, clear explanations, and evidence packs. • Plan, prioritise, and manage the payroll workload to ensure consistent delivery of payroll outputs, especially during peak periods (pay runs, year-end, audits). • Provide supervision, guidance, and on-the-job training to payroll support staff (where assigned), setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting development. • Lead or contribute to corporate initiatives impacting payroll (e.g., policy implementation, controls strengthening, process redesign), ensuring cross-functional alignment with HR, Finance, and Governance/Compliance. • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve data quality, accuracy, turnaround times, and user experience—implementing standardised procedures and documenting end-to-end workflows. • Maintain and test business continuity arrangements for payroll, reducing key-person dependency and ensuring resilience in payroll delivery. • Proactively identify payroll risks (processing, compliance, systems, fraud/error), implement mitigations, and escalate significant issues appropriately through management channels. • Carry out other related duties appropriate to the role and Grade 7 level as assigned from time to time. Essential Requirements • A relevant qualification (e.g. IPASS Certificate in Payroll Techniques) • Minimum 3 years’ current experience as a payroll administrator • Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in a payroll setting Competencies • Management & Delivery of Results - successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time. • Analysis and Decision Making – gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise, weighing up a range of critical factors • Team Leadership – leads the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required. • Interpersonal and Communication Skills – builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, working within diverse teams, preparing, and presenting reports to key stakeholders. • IT Skills - A working knowledge/understanding of IT systems including Microsoft Office packages • Specialist Knowledge – comprehensive working knowledge of payroll and pension payroll operations: statutory deductions and returns, Revenue requirements, overtime/leave adjustments, reconciliations, year-end processes, internal controls, and GDPR-grade confidentiality Salary Scale – Administrative Officer LA Scales €60,611 - €62,095 - €63,826 - €65,563 - €67,300 - €68,852 - €70,442 - €71,982 - €73,518 LSI1 €76,149 LSI2 €78,795 New entrants will be appointed on the first point of the scale in line with government policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if immediately before appointment you are a currently serving civil/public servant. Eligibility to compete: Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. To qualify candidates must be citizens of the EEA by the date of any job offer. Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Application Procedure Candidates must provide: An up-to-date CV and a detailed cover letter (maximum two pages). Your cover letter should clearly outline your suitability for the role and demonstrate how your relevant experience and skills align with the duties and requirements set out in this job specification.
Director Of Governance, Strategy & Project Management
We are seeking a Director of Governance, Strategy & Project Management to join the Executive Management Team and transform the lives of people with disabilities across Avista. Director of Governance, Strategy & Project Management Avista is a progressive organisation, within the disability sector which provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin ,Limerick, North Tipperary and Offaly .The organisation is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, in a person centered, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos, underpinned by quality, best practice and research. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust compliance, effective decision-making, and the successful execution of strategic projects that enhance the quality and impact of our services. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Director of Governance, Strategy and Project Management will champion innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Location: St. Vincent’s Centre (Dublin) Contract: Permanent Full-Time (35 Hours Per Week) Salary: General Manager €86,604 - €107,727 Salary dependent on relevant public sector experience. Ref: 96399 Essential · A Degree (Level 8) in a relevant professional or health management discipline is essential. · Significant experience at senior management level. · A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in a comparable organisation. · Proven leadership and management qualities. · A background in disability is essential · Individuals with experience in a relevant not-for-profit, public sector or healthcare setting will also be of particular interest. *Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioral competencies of the Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Lorraine Macken, CEO Email: lorraine.macken@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 24th April 2026 Interviews scheduled for 8th May 2026 “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
