Get Your Exclusive Insight into What’s Driving Recruitment Across Ireland
Staying ahead in Ireland’s ever-competitive finance market requires an understanding of the trends shaping the salaries and benefits on offer.
Our Quarterly Talent Market Insights for Accountancy & Finance offers an essential overview of the industry shifts driving hiring, compensation structures and benefits informed by industry professionals and recruitment experts.
It’s designed to help finance professionals and employers alike make informed decisions by showcasing sector-specific expectations and strategies for recruitment and retention.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to optimise your hiring processes and career decisions.
What’s Inside?
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Detailed market breakdowns for Dublin, Northern Ireland, and the rest of Ireland. |
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Insights into emerging trends, such as the rise in hybrid working and the demand for experienced finance leaders. |
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Key strategies to help both professionals and employers navigate the talent market. |
Key Highlights from the Quarterly Insights Guide
Northern Ireland
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Base pay levels have stabilised, but total reward packages including flexible/hybrid work, healthcare, enhanced annual leave, and professional development are increasingly important. |
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Strong demand in shared services, manufacturing & engineering, public & not-for-profit sectors, and technology finance roles with automation and systems expertise. |
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Finance professionals with data analytics, ERP, and automation skills command salary premiums. |
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Hybrid work (2-3 days in office) is now a standard expectation, widening talent pools and improving retention. |
Republic of Ireland
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Dublin remains highly competitive with moderated salary inflation but strong demand for niche skills like FP&A, finance business partnering, data analytics, ERP, and automation. |
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Sector hotspots include Tech & FinTech, Pharma & Life Sciences, and Construction & Real Estate. |
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Flexible working and wellness benefits are key differentiators alongside competitive pay. |
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Outside Dublin, regions like Cork, Limerick, and Galway show steady growth with strong demand in med-tech, manufacturing, shared services, and scaling SMEs. |
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Hybrid work is established but more varied regionally, with shorter commutes and work-life balance highly valued. |
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Access the full Quarterly Talent Market Insights here:
Quarterly Talent Market Insights: Accountancy & Finance
Salary Benchmarking
For detailed salary benchmarking and to explore salary ranges by role and region, visit our dedicated 2026 Salary Guide landing page:
Explore the 2026 Salary Guide
