Financial Accountant

ABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is the State’s affordable housing delivery body.  Its main role is to acquire and develop State and other land to deliver affordable homes, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent Board of Directors and has total capitalisation of up to €8.75bn. To date €6.25 billion of equity capital has been committed by Government and a further €2.5bn capitalisation is permitted under legislation from other sources/debt.

The LDA is active on more than 20 State Land sites and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 25,000 homes.  The Agency also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under its Project Tosaigh initiative.
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, this is a hands-on role for finalist or recently qualified financial accountant to take up a challenging position supporting the Finance function and managing the accounting process of the Agency. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Management of general ledger for new group corporate structure.
• Contribute to the preparation of month end financial close and reporting pack.
• Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
• Assisting with projects including new accounting system implementation.
• Review of PO process and invoice authorisation with AP Manager.
• Assistance in the preparation of VAT, PSWT, RCT and PAYE reconciliations.
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements under FRS102.
• Liaising with Development managers regarding financial aspects of development projects.
• Supporting the delivery of internal and external audits, including the Comptroller & Auditor.
• Monitor the agency’s funding requirements and manage cash balances to optimise usage of funds.
• Ad-hoc reporting for the Head of Finance including the preparation of responses to Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests.

Requirements: 

• Finalist or member of a professional accounting body (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc) with minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in monthly financial accounting and statutory accounts preparation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages.
• Working knowledge of FRS.
• Organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general ledger applications functionality.
• Ability to work in a team and to business partner with other Departments.
• A willingness to embrace challenge and work within an evolving / changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired skills:

• Industry exposure; knowledge of construction industry/property development or capital investment projects.
• Exposure to the semi state sector would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a mid-sized finance team.
• Sage 200c experience.

To Apply:  

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 25th May 2026 

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.