Project Accountant

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Iarnród Éireann Full time

Location: Dublin

Iarnród Éireann invites applications for the role of Project Accountant within our Chief Mechanical Engineers (CME) Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial management of a critical operational business unit.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, CME, and collaborating closely with the Head of Projects and CME Projects Team, you will:

  • Manage budgetary control and financial planning
  • Prepare periodic financial reports
  • Support project controls and contract management
  • Drive both operational and strategic financial initiatives

Essential Criteria:

  • Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven experience in project accounting
  • Ability to analyse large data sets effectively
  • Skilled at managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying improvements
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite
  • Experience in forecasting and collaborative team environments, including non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Strong sense of initiative, integrity, and responsibility
  • Solid experience in financial control within a complex organisation
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Track record of successful project accounting and deliverable tracking

Interview Process:

Candidates will participate in a competency-based interview and presentation covering:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving mindset
    Specialist financial knowledge

Some Benefits of Joining Irish Rail:

  • Salary circa €81,034 (Year 1) – €84,411 (Year 3) per annum
  • Opportunity to work for Ireland's national railway provider
  • Pay and productivity agreement providing pay certainty through 2026
  • Remote Working Policy
  • Welfare and Health & Wellness Programmes
  • Reduced travel fares on the network
  • Access to Talent Development and Further Education Assistance
  • Work-life balance initiatives

Please note, some of these are accessible upon becoming a regular member of staff.

A competency-based interview & presentation will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted based on experience and/or application/ CV.

Full job description requests by e-mail to:

Closing date for applications is by 17:00hrs on Tuesday 12th August 2025

We Value Our People – We Celebrate their Individuality

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all.

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