Management Accountant, SME Advisory - Kilkenny

Ifac Ireland

Kilkenny

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Significant employer pension

Generous annual leave

WFH blended

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Well-being benefits

Wellness activities

Christmas voucher

Job summary

Ifac Ireland is seeking a Management Accountant for its SME Advisory team in Kilkenny. You will work closely with the Head of SME to drive growth, deliver in-depth financial analysis, and advise clients on key business strategies to help them reach profitable, sustainable outcomes.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification and at least three years’ experience in public practice or finance. You’ll join Ireland’s leading farming, food, and SME advisory firm with strong growth and sector leadership.

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA qualified with minimum 3 years' experience in public practice or finance.
Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into insights.
Attention to detail and ability to contribute strategic insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client relationships.
Capable of working independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
Proactive learner in management accounting practices.

Responsibilities

Business Financial Reviews – provide tailored financial insights using financial and non-financial data.
Budgets & Forecasts – prepare, monitor, and interpret budgets and forecasts for strategic planning.
Management Accounts – support regular management reports with trends and variances.
Benchmarking – analyse multi-entity performance and set achievable goals.
Collaborate – work with Head of SME and the ifac team to deliver excellent client service.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Recruitment: Management Accountant, SME Advisory - Kilkenny

Are you ready to join a high-performance accounting team delivering excellent client advice and outcomes?

The Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service firms. Our Management Accountant will work closely with the Head of SME to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in delivering in-depth financial analysis, advising clients on key business strategies, and supporting the broader mission of ifac to drive financial success for clients across the SME sector.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation.

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team you’ll have the opportunity to:

Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland’s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
Be part of a values-driven culture emphasizing collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.
Build a great career, help us achieve our ambitions, and help shape the future of Ireland’s business landscape.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Making an Impact

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities. Our Management Accountant will be a trusted advisor and a key support to clients in achieving their ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Financial Reviews – Work closely with clients to provide tailored financial insights, analysing both financial and non-financial data to support their decision-making.
Budgets & Forecasts – Prepare, monitor, and interpret budgets and forecasts to guide clients’ strategic planning.
Management Accounts – Support clients with preparation of regular management reports, identifying key trends, variances, and opportunities for growth.
Benchmarking – Analysing multiple entities' financial performance and establishing achievable goals for each business.
Collaborate – Work alongside our Head of SME and support the wider ifac team to deliver exemplary service to our clients.

What You Will Bring

ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience working in a public practice or finance environment.
Analytical mindset and aptitude to learn and develop your management accounting skills.
Attention to detail with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive approach to learning and professional development, particularly in management accounting practices.

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