Management Accountant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ashbourne; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeline Group is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Ireland. The role will own month-end accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet control across multiple cost centres.

You will deliver critical financial insights to drive business performance, produce P&L and balance sheet analyses, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA) required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
• Experience implementing, developing, or enhancing ERP systems.
• FMCG, logistics, distribution, or supply chain experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage month-end accounts for multiple cost centres.
• Produce accurate and timely P&L statements and Balance Sheets.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor performance against budgets.
• Perform monthly journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support external regulatory reporting and internal audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

Management Accountant

Reporting To: Head of Finance

Job Summary

Primeline Group is seeking a qualified and commercially focused Management Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will take ownership of month-end accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet control across multiple cost centres. This role will provide key financial insights to drive business performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage month-end accounts for multiple cost centres.
• Produce accurate and timely Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets.
• Complete monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Prepare and process monthly journal entries.
• Perform monthly general ledger (GL) reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare and deliver monthly performance reporting packs for senior management.
• Analyse financial performance across multiple business areas, identifying:
• Variances
• Trends
• Business risks
• Growth opportunities
• Produce revenue and margin analysis by Business Unit and customer.
• Develop actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare regular financial forecasts, including:
• Balance Sheet forecasts
• Net Working Capital forecasts
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.

Stock & Working Capital Management

• Manage monthly stock reporting and stock reconciliations.
• Support effective working capital management through accurate reporting and analysis.

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and submit external regulatory reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Process Improvement & Business Support

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance processes and controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of ERP systems and finance technologies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across finance, operations, customers, and vendors to track KPI performance and improve business outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA).
• FMCG industry experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
• Experience implementing, developing, or enhancing ERP systems.
• Knowledge of financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven process improvement experience, including automation and efficiency initiatives.
• FMCG, logistics, distribution, or supply chain experience is highly desirable.

About Primeline Group

Primeline is Ireland's largest independent provider of logistics, sales, and marketing services for domestic and international brands across Ireland and the UK. With over 35 years of experience, more than 1,300 employees, annual turnover exceeding €300 million, and operations spanning multiple locations, we continue to grow and expand our market presence. We support customers across the grocery, convenience, foodservice, and pharmacy sectors, delivering excellence every day throughout Ireland.

Our Culture & Values

At Primeline, we are guided by five core values:

• Respect – Valuing diverse perspectives and treating others with dignity.
• Teamwork – Collaborating to achieve shared success.
• Results – Delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and business.
• Excellence – Continuously improving and maintaining high standards.
• Courage – Taking initiative, embracing challenges, and driving innovation.

We are committed to creating a workplace where people can learn, develop, and perform at their best. If you are a commercially minded finance professional looking to make an impact in a fast‑paced and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.