Management Accountant

Job description

We are looking for a strong Management Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing high-quality management accounts and delivering timely, insightful financial reports to support informed decision-making across the organisation.

The Management Accountant will work closely with internal leadership, providing strategic financial input while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You\’ll help drive improvements in internal financial processes and ensure consistent adherence to high reporting standards.

Responsibilities

General

• Manage a small finance team to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on schedule

• Coordinate staffing and task assignments with team leads

• Engage with internal stakeholders on financial arrangements and delivery planning

• Support the continuous improvement of internal financial processes by identifying areas for efficiency gains

Financial reporting

• Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and clarity throughout all reporting

• Review monthly reconciliations and investigate anomalies

• Analyse financial results and provide clear, actionable insights

• Translate financial data into performance summaries for non-financial teams

• Create and update cashflow projections and budget forecasts to reflect current business activity

• Develop annual budgets and conduct regular performance comparisons in collaboration with department managers

• Prepare and submit corporation tax filings

• Review VAT returns prior to submission

• Support and coordinate external audits

• Participate in long-term financial planning efforts that support strategic business goals

• Handle ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests as they arise

• Maintain financial documentation and reporting compliance in line with audit requirements

Skills and experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years\’ post-qualification experience in Ireland

• Proven ability to prepare and finalise management accounts

• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organisation

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience using Sage, Xero, or Accounts IQ is highly beneficial

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and client-oriented in approach

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Comfortable handling tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and with minimal supervision