Management Accountant

Jacksonstone Recruitment Ltd; Arklow; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Arklow seeks an experienced Management Accountant to enhance financial and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing budgets, preparing forecasts, and conducting variance analysis. The ideal candidate is qualified (CIMA/ACCA/CPA) with 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. Join us for a competitive salary and career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Industry background is highly desirable.
• Strong communicator with exceptional organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner between Finance and Operations.
• Prepare standard costs for future years.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis and commentary.

Skills

Costing expertise

Analytical skills

Reporting expertise

Education

CIMA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Management Accountant

Arklow | Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company where you’ll play a key role in supporting financial and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Purchasing, you’ll work closely with both the Finance and Operations teams, providing critical insight and analysis to drive the site’s financial performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a business partner between Finance and Operations, managing overheads and capex budgets.
• Support manufacturing cost and standard cost systems alongside the Controlling team.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and monitor actual costs to control budgets and establish stock values.
• Prepare standard costs for future years, aligning with Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing forecasts.
• Contribute to the forecasting process through trend analysis and recommendations.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis and commentary to senior management.
• Lead new product costing creation and collaborate with the NPD team.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Finance & Purchasing on costing, reporting, and budgeting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: CIMA/ACCA/CPA with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experienced: Industry background is highly desirable.
• Skilled: Strong costing, analytical, and reporting expertise.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Personable: A strong communicator with exceptional organisation, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, meets tight deadlines, and collaborates across teams.

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Be a key player in strategic decision-making and operational success.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities with a supportive team.

Apply Now!

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