Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Management Accountant to join our client's growing finance team, based in Dublin City Centre. This is a key role in a small but highly valued finance team, supporting the growth and strategic goals of three entities and multiple business streams.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented accounting professional, capable of leading the month-end close process, ensuring robust financial controls, and delivering insightful reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and payroll entries.
2. Prepare commission calculations and monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis.
3. Maintain strong balance sheet reconciliations across bank, payroll, VAT, and deferred income accounts.
4. Oversee pay and bill reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between timesheets, payroll, and client billing.
5. Drive continuous improvements across finance processes and control frameworks.
6. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
7. Work closely with the Finance Director to build the team's reporting and business partnering capability.
8. Support process automation and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
9. Engage with auditors,ensuring compliance with accounting standards and timely completion of year-end audits.
Skills & Experience Required
10. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or finalist).
11. Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a recruitment or service-based environment.
12. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulae).
13. Familiarity with pay and bill systems and Access accounting software (advantageous).
14. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
15. High level of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
16. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
17. Demonstrated integrity and accountability in financial management.
18. Full working rights in Ireland
In return
19. Salary €55,000-€65,000 DOE.
20. Hybrid working model based in Dublin City Centre.
21. Opportunity to play a central role in a growing and dynamic finance team.
22. Involvement in strategic and business planning, with direct exposure to senior leadership.