About the
Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially
focused Management Accountant to support the finance function of our Macroom
operation. This is a part-time position requiring two days per week, with
additional flexibility during month-end close if required.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance
Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate
monthly management accounts, delivering key weekly financial reporting to Head
Office, and providing oversight of working capital, debtors, and creditors to
support effective financial control and informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly
Management Accounts
- Prepare
accurate monthly management accounts within agreed reporting deadlines.
- Produce
monthly profit and loss accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and
supporting schedules.
- Analyse
financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year.
- Investigate
financial variances and provide meaningful commentary to the Group Finance
Director.
- Assist
with annual budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
Weekly Head
Office Reporting
- Prepare
and submit weekly financial reports to Head Office.
- Report
key financial and operational KPIs.
- Produce
weekly working capital reports, including:
- Cash
position
- Debtor
ageing
- Creditor
ageing
- Inventory
levels
- Highlight
significant trends, risks and opportunities.
Working
Capital Management
- Monitor
and improve working capital performance.
- Oversee
sales ledger and credit control activities.
- Monitor
purchase ledger and supplier payment performance.
- Ensure
debtor collections remain within agreed credit terms.
- Identify
opportunities to improve cash flow and reduce working capital
requirements.
Financial
Control
- Complete
monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain
robust financial controls and accounting procedures.
- Support
year-end audit requirements.
- Ensure
compliance with company accounting policies and relevant Irish financial
regulations.
- Assist
in developing and improving finance processes and reporting.
Business
Support
- Provide financial analysis to support
operational and commercial decision-making.
- Work closely with the operational
management team to improve financial visibility and business performance.
- Partner with the operational team to
develop, implement and maintain robust accruals and Work in Progress (WIP)
reporting processes, ensuring costs and revenues are recognised accurately
within the appropriate accounting period.
- Liaise with the Group Finance Director on
financial performance and reporting requirements.
- Support ad hoc reporting, projects and
continuous improvement initiatives.
Person
Specification
Essential
- Qualified
or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified
by experience.
- Minimum
3–5 years’ experience producing monthly management accounts.
- Strong
management accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Good
understanding of working capital management.
- Experience
overseeing debtor and creditor ledgers.
- Advanced
Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent
organisational skills with the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
- Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable
- Experience using Xero accounting software would be highly
beneficial.
- Knowledge of UK + Irish VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
Personal
Attributes
·Highly organised with excellent attention to
detail.
·Commercially aware and able to interpret
financial information.
- Proactive
and self-motivated.
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional
and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with both
site management and Group Finance.
Salary
& Benefits
- Competitive salary dependant on experience.
- Flexible
working arrangement (2 days per week).
- Opportunity
to work closely with senior leadership, reporting directly to the Group
Finance Director.
- Supportive
and collaborative working environment.
Employment
Type
Part-Time – 2 days per week
This position would suit an experienced
Management Accountant or Finance Manager seeking a flexible role while
retaining ownership of a complete monthly reporting cycle and acting as the key
finance contact for the Macroom operation.
