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

km 2 , Wexford is the 13 th largest county of Ireland, and the 9 th 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.