Management Accountant

O'Brien Fine Foods; Kildare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Kildare is seeking an entry-level accountant to prepare financial reports and assist with audits. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with excellent Excel skills and must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic finance team to contribute to effective decision-making.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE in accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L statements for various trading entities.
• Compile monthly management accounts.
• Analyse operational and commercial performance.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and compliance submissions.
• Assist with annual financial audits.

Skills

Excel

Profit & Loss

Management Accounting

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

This role will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the finance team, providing timely and relevant information to generate insights that enable robust decision making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L statements for various trading entities, ensuring key performance areas are clearly understood.
• Compile monthly management accounts, highlighting key deviations or variances from weekly P&Ls.
• Analyse operational and commercial performance, providing valuable insights to drive business improvement.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and other compliance-related submissions.
• Identify and escalate gaps in reporting and controls for prompt resolution.
• Assist with annual financial audits for relevant sites.
• Monitor and report on transfer pricing controls monthly, escalating issues as required.
• Pricing: Ensure robust pricing controls for accuracy and debtor cash flow protection.
• Develop and review transfer pricing processes for accurate performance reporting and compliance.
• Review key customer pricing for consistency, challenging discrepancies.
• Rebates: Maintain up-to-date customer rebate agreements.
• Communicate rebate values accurately and on time to stakeholders.
• Manage customer rebate accruals, reviewing and releasing as appropriate.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant (newly qualified or up to 1 year PQE).

Knowledge, Experience & Qualities

• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments and remain effective under pressure.
• Hands-on approach to achieving objectives, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and generate actionable insights.

Skills

Excel, Profit & Loss, Management Accounting

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting