Management Accountant

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join the Cork finance team. You will own management accounting activities across the group, supporting forecasting, reporting and financial controls in a fast-growing, high-growth environment.

You will report into senior finance leadership, collaborate across teams, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring accurate monthly closes and timely statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills with stakeholders and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts across the Group.
• Manage month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Produce management and statutory accounts and present financial information to senior leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage treasury activities and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee statutory compliance, including VAT returns and corporation tax requirements.
• Support wider finance operations and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA fully qualified

Tools

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

Barden are exclusively partnering with an innovative, scaling business at the intersection of clean energy, technology, and electric vehicles. Our clients intelligent platform helps consumers access renewable energy, understand their energy usage, and optimise EV charging through smart, data-driven solutions.

As the business continues to grow across international markets, we're looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team in Cork and play a key role in supporting the financial management and reporting of their expanding group of companies.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of management accounting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts across the Group
• Manage month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Produce management and statutory accounts and present financial information to senior leadership
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
• Manage treasury activities and cash flow reporting
• Oversee statutory compliance, including VAT returns and corporation tax requirements
• Support wider finance operations and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects

About You

You are a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to a growing business.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team

Desirable

• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems
• Experience working in a scaling or high-growth business environment