Job description
What you need to know
We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join an organisation based in South Dublin.
This is a pivotal role within the finance team, overseeing the accounts of multiple companies, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and insightful reporting. The successful candidate will support senior management with decision-making, develop group-level reporting, and drive process improvements.
You will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and work as part of a collaborative finance team with offices across Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that actively supports professional development and career progression.
This is a full-time, permanent position, offering a hybrid working model after the training period.
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Key duties and responsibilities:
What are we looking for?
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
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We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join an organisation based in South Dublin.
This is a pivotal role within the finance team, overseeing the accounts of multiple companies, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and insightful reporting. The successful candidate will support senior management with decision-making, develop group-level reporting, and drive process improvements.
You will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and work as part of a collaborative finance team with offices across Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that actively supports professional development and career progression.
This is a full-time, permanent position, offering a hybrid working model after the training period.
Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for six group companies.
- Consolidate group financial results and provide insightful variance analysis against budget/forecast.
- Support group budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
- Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs across the group.
- Partner with business managers and department heads to provide financial insights and decision support.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll journals, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Present financial results and analysis to senior management and stakeholders in a clear, actionable way.
- Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to streamline reporting and controls.
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and support group risk management policies.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Mentor and support junior finance staff and collaborate with outsourced providers, where applicable.
What are we looking for?
- Fully qualified accountant or finalist with a recognised accountancy body (ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
- 2 years’+ experience in a similar role, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and Irish tax compliance.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (Sage 200, Sage 50, ABM, Navision) and strong MS Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Track record of improving processes, systems, and reporting.
- Experience mentoring finance staff is advantageous.
By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job. We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy. All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission. Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.
We Value Your Trust.
