Public Sector Accountant — 6-Month Contract, Hybrid

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy’s client, a leading national healthcare regulatory body based in South Dublin, is seeking a motivated Accountant for a temporary six‑month assignment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role offers blended working options and a pro rata €50,000 per annum with 25 days’ annual leave.

You will provide hands-on accounting support across the Finance function, including monthly management accounts, payroll, reconciliations, budgeting and audits, while ensuring robust internal

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' relevant accounting or finance experience.
• A recognised professional accountancy qualification at part-qualified level or actively working towards one.
• Experience supporting year-end accounts and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Process payroll and pension payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Support bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Support statutory, tax and other financial returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports and respond to information requests.

Skills

Management accounting

Payroll

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Lex Consultancy’s client, a leading national healthcare regulatory body based in South Dublin, is seeking a motivated Accountant for a temporary six‑month assignment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role offers blended working options and a pro rata €50,000 per annum with 25 days’ annual leave.

You will provide hands-on accounting support across the Finance function, including monthly management accounts, payroll, reconciliations, budgeting and audits, while ensuring robust internal