Jobs in Kilkenny
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Do you want to be valued, make an impact, and achieve your potential? Ifac is building for the future. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are now seeking a Newly/Part Qualified Accountant to join our regional office team. The successful candidate will become a key member of our vibrant team of proactive accountants, tax advisors and financial planners. This is an excellent opportunity for a successful candidate to build a rewarding career in professional services while helping businesses across the region to maximise their potential. The Role The role will include the preparation and review of financial accounts and tax computations for sole traders, companies and partnerships, and the management of a portfolio of clients. The Candidate The successful candidate will be a recently qualified or finalist accountant pursuing a CPA / ACCA / ACA qualification with a minimum of one years’ experience working in a public practice environment and will have; • Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong organisational skills. • A willingness to learn and develop professionally. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Accountant
Ifac is building for the future. We are now seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will become a key member of our vibrant team of proactive accountants, tax advisors and financial planners. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to build a rewarding career in a Top Ten professional services firm while helping businesses across the region to maximise their potential. The Role Reporting to the Partner, the role will include the review of financial accounts and tax computations for sole traders, companies and partnerships, and the management of a portfolio of clients. You will be working closely with a diverse team of experts and contributing to the growth and development of the Practice. Client facing experience will be available from an early stage and this role includes significant career development opportunities. Candidate The successful candidate will be a CPA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience working in a Public Practice environment and will have: • Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams. • Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service. • A willingness to learn and develop professionally. • A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential. What we do: We work with businesses in the farming, food, and agribusiness sector. We bring our foresight, commercial insight, and financial acumen to help our clients make great decisions and build profitable sustainable businesses. Rewards: Our Senior Accountant will receive; market-leading salary, substantial employer pension contribution, wellbeing benefits such as Digital Doctor, blended WFH, and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with one of Irelands best employers. About Us: Founded in 1975, ifac is Ireland’s farming, food, and agri-business specialist professional service firm. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland’s Top Ten Accountancy firms operating from more than 30 locations nationwide. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Visual Merchandiser
This is a permanent position offering 39 hours per week. The position is based in the H&M Kilkenny store. As a Visual Merchandiser you are responsible for maintaining and creating an environment that inspires our customers to explore their personal style. Implement the visual identity, drive Routines, Selling and support theTeamdeliver a Customer First Experience. Key responsibilities: Availability 7 days fully flexible, weekends included. Benefits We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here . In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. Inclusion & Diversity H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. Company Description H&M Group is a family of brands; H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET and Afound. At H&M Group, our people are the driving force behind our commitment to creating meaningful growth and more sustainable lifestyles. Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here . H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here .
Water/Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator
Grade and Salary Grade F €40,438 - €60,657 per year We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water / Wastewater O&M Management area is responsible for the national delivery of water / wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the water / wastewater network and treatment assets. Reporting to the Water / Wastewater Treatment Operations Team Lead, the Water/ Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator will have a remit over a geographical area. The Water Treatment Senior Operator may be required to work on complex abstraction and treatment activity, and is responsible for the operation of the water abstraction points (including groundwater and surface water intakes), raw water transmission (including pumping stations) and water treatment processes on the treatment plants, including the water sludge treatment process and carrying out routine maintenance activities on treatment assets for an area, in accordance with the task schedule. The Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator will be responsible for the operation of wastewater treatment processes on the treatment plants, including the wastewater sludge treatment process and carrying out routine maintenance activities on treatment assets for an area, in accordance with the task schedule. The Water / Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator will also be required to support the Water / Wastewater Treatment Team Lead in the coordination of large tasks and the re-arrangement of resources as required. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Education, Skills and Training Officer
The Position Background The Heritage Council is committed to promoting an awareness and appreciation of our heritage amongst young people, across all our programmes, especially our Heritage in Schools programme which was established in 2000. In 2023, and in alignment with Our Place in Time: Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2023-2028, The Heritage Council expanded its reach to include young people at post-primary level with the appointment of a Heritage in Education Policy Development Officer in October 2023. Now, with significant progress made on the development of heritage in education policy, and the completion of a Transition Year pilot programme, The Heritage Council seeks a suitable candidate to continue this important policy work and to also expand its educational reach to include heritage skills and training. The Role The Education, Skills and Training Officer will be responsible for delivering and implementing heritage in education policy across national curricula at all levels, for post-primary heritage programming and for the development of the heritage skills landscape in Ireland. The Education, Skills and Training Officer will be a member of the Research, Learning and Cultural Heritage Team and will work closely with the Heritage in Schools Programme Manager and other colleagues across the organisation who oversee training programmes in the heritage sector. Main Duties and Responsibilities Heritage in Education Policy • Deliver and implement the Heritage in Education Charter, currently under development by The Heritage Council with significant stakeholders from the education sector. • Roll-out the full suite of post-primary options for heritage in education, including a national Transition Year programme, development of Junior Certificate modules and other off-the-shelf resources adapted for post-primary education. • Engage with the education sector at all levels, ensuring heritage in education policy is reflected across curricula from primary to third level. • Liaise with teachers' organisations to encourage interest in and commitment to heritage in education and wider heritage education issues. • Collaborate with teacher educators and student teachers involved in initial teacher education. • Evaluate and update Heritage in Schools programming in line with national curriculum changes. • Engage with national curriculum consultations on behalf of The Heritage Council. Skills, Training and Career Pathways into Heritage • Assess the national landscape of heritage skills and accredited professional qualifications in heritage specialisms. • Liaise with accrediting bodies in relation to the development of new heritage skills certifications. • Examine and amplify career pathways into the heritage sector. • Develop a framework for heritage apprenticeships in conjunction with relevant bodies. • Develop CPD modules or micro-credentials, in conjunction with a higher education provider in, for example, general heritage management, conservation, climate change and heritage, heritage for planners, digital cultural heritage, etc. • Develop initiatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce in the heritage sector. • Oversee any bursaries for education and training that are distributed by The Heritage Council and identify other areas where the provision of bursaries may progress policy and heritage skills uptake. Team Collaboration and Support • Coordinate a cross-organisational approach to skills programming and training for the heritage sector within The Heritage Council, working collaboratively with colleagues who oversee the Conservation Internship Scheme, All-Ireland Heritage Skills programme, and other existing Heritage Council training and skills initiatives. • Identify new training opportunities for The Heritage Council to develop in all areas of The Heritage Council’s remit. • Advise The Heritage Council on how it can strengthen its provision for education providers across all Heritage Council programmes and schemes. • And other duties as may be assigned by the line manager or CEO. The responsibilities outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with the requirements of The Heritage Council. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Candidates must demonstrate in their cover letter and CV that they meet all the below essential criteria. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have: (a) A degree qualification and qualified teacher status. (b) Classroom experience. (c) Substantial knowledge and understanding of current practice in secondary education, in particular learning and teaching, curriculum development. (d) Knowledge of the policy landscape in which The Heritage Council operates. (e) Experience of leading and contributing to whole school/service/island educational initiatives and/or developments. (f) Experience of leading the development and managing the production of policy outputs (including managing external contractors) including research reports, briefings and consultation responses, with an eye for detail and accuracy. (g) Advanced research skills. (h) Advanced oral, communication and presentation skills. (i) Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and project management skills. (j) Excellent ICT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook etc. (k) Ability to work well in a team environment, be self-motivated and able to manage own workload. (l) A commitment to high standards of public service. (m) Full unendorsed category B driving licence and full-time access to a car or for candidates who are unable to drive, full time access to transport. It is also desirable, but not essential, that candidates will have: • The ability to communicate through the Irish language, both verbal and written. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). 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 UK 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 the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Reporting The Education, Skills and Training Officer will report to the Head of Research, Learning and Cultural Heritage or any other person as may be determined from time to time by the CEO. Competencies for the Role The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they possess the requisite competencies required for this position. The required competencies are set out in Appendix 1. Conditions of Service Tenure The post is whole-time, permanent, and pensionable. Secondment will be considered from serving public servants. Salary The position of Education, Skills and Training Officer is analogous to the Civil Service Grade of Higher Executive Officer. The (PPC) salary scale, including the required pension contribution, is set out below. Point 1 €58,847 Point 2 €60,567 Point 3 €62,285 Point 4 €64,000 Point 5 €65,723 Point 6 €67,437 Point 7 €69,157 Long Service Increment 1: €71,637 Long Service Increment 2: €74,112 *After three years’ service at Point 7. *After three years’ service at Long Service Increment 1. (Pay scale as of 1st August 2025) Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration, including incremental progression, will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are currently a serving civil or public servant. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to The Heritage Council any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. It is the individual responsibility of former public or civil servant candidates to ensure their eligibility to apply. In particular, potential candidates who participated in a voluntary severance/redundancy or early retirement programs, received a redundancy payment or are in receipt of a public sector pension, should familiarize themselves with their individual conditions pertaining to public sector re-employment and declare same if applying. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this role (based on a full-time role) is 29 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Place of Work The place of work will be The Heritage Council headquarters, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny. However, the successful candidate may occasionally be requested to work remotely in line with Public Health Restrictions. Please note: Subject to request and approval, successful candidates may be eligible for remote or blended working arrangements. Any such arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the business needs of the organisation and in line with The Heritage Council’s Blended Working Policy. The Heritage Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to review and revise working arrangements at any time. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 43 hours 30 minutes gross per week. The standard working week is 37.5 hours, 09.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations.
