Management Accountant - Galway
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Management Accountant to support high-quality financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective decision-making across the organisation. The role includes preparing monthly management accounts, performing reconciliations, and overseeing income and expenditure, including grants and fundraising. This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified accountant with 0-2 years PQE to really grow their career with a well established organisation.
The successful candidate will support day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and expense reviews, while ensuring compliance with policies and controls. They will also assist with budgeting, manage the annual audit process, and liaise with funders to meet reporting requirements.
Working closely with the finance team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and organisational success.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Control
Preparation monthly management accounts
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Review of grant and fundraising income and expenditure
Review bank reconciliations
Maintain the fixed asset register
Support the annual budget preparation process
Financial Operations
Support the accounts payable function, including reviewing and processing payments
Post payroll journals and assist with payroll processing where required
Conduct weekly cash counts
Review and process staff travel expenses in line with organisational policies
Maintain and support the organisation’s accounting system and purchase order approval system
Provide assistance and cover within the finance team as required
Liaise with State Funders to ensure all income is received by the organisation and all required reports are submitted to the funders in a timely manner.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes
Audit and Compliance
Manage the annual external financial audit process
Maintain the financial policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with financial controls and governance standards
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with the Head of Finance, Finance Manager and finance team to review financial information and address queries
Respond to finance-related queries from staff across the organisation
What we are looking for
Experience
Experience in financial accounting, reporting, and reconciliations
Experience working with accounts payable processes and financial controls
Experience supporting external audits
Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero accounting software
Experience processing and supporting payroll is desirable but not essential
Qualifications
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
Key Skills and Competencies
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Contact
For more information, please reach out to david.smyth@cpl.ie in confidence.
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