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Finance and Accounting Salaries in Ireland 2026

Compare finance and accounting salaries in Ireland for qualified, part-qualified and leadership roles across Dublin and nationwide.

Finance and Accounting Hiring in Ireland

Finance and accounting hiring remains active across Ireland as businesses continue to prioritise reporting, control, commercial insight and cash management. Demand is especially strong for professionals who can support decision-making, improve processes and combine technical finance ability with strong communication skills.

Salary levels are influenced by qualification status, sector, systems exposure and the commercial complexity of the employer. Dublin remains the most competitive market for finance salaries, but Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford also offer strong opportunities across practice and industry.

Salary Trends

Finance salaries in Ireland remain healthy, with the strongest packages attached to qualified professionals who can add commercial value beyond reporting. Employers continue to pay a premium for controllership, finance management and business partnering capability.

Demand Skills

Management accounts, financial reporting, forecasting, controls, ERP systems, business partnering

Demand Roles

Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Controller

Finance and Accounting Salaries In Ireland

Accounts Assistant

0 - 3 Years

€32,000 to €40,000

3 - 5 Years

€40,000 to €48,000

5+ Years

€48,000 to €55,000

Demand Level

High

Assistant Accountant

0 - 3 Years

€38,000 to €45,000

3 - 5 Years

€45,000 to €55,000

5+ Years

€55,000 to €65,000

Demand Level

High

Financial Accountant

0 - 3 Years

€50,000 to €60,000

3 - 5 Years

€60,000 to €75,000

5+ Years

€75,000 to €90,000

Demand Level

High

Finance Manager

0 - 3 Years

€70,000 to €85,000

3 - 5 Years

€85,000 to €100,000

5+ Years

€100,000 to €120,000

Demand Level

High

Financial Controller

0 - 3 Years

€90,000 to €110,000

3 - 5 Years

€110,000 to €135,000

5+ Years

€135,000 to €170,000

Demand Level

High

Role Title
0 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
5+ Years
Demand Level
Accounts Assistant
€32,000 to €40,000
€40,000 to €48,000
€48,000 to €55,000
High
Assistant Accountant
€38,000 to €45,000
€45,000 to €55,000
€55,000 to €65,000
High
Financial Accountant
€50,000 to €60,000
€60,000 to €75,000
€75,000 to €90,000
High
Finance Manager
€70,000 to €85,000
€85,000 to €100,000
€100,000 to €120,000
High
Financial Controller
€90,000 to €110,000
€110,000 to €135,000
€135,000 to €170,000
High
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LoCATION INSIGHTS

Dublin typically leads finance salary ranges, particularly in multinational, financial services and technology-backed environments. Regional markets such as Cork, Galway and Limerick remain competitive where there is strong employer concentration and a limited supply of experienced accountants.

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