At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we are Reinventing Retail. Our purpose is to enrich our customer’s lives, which we achieve by living our values – Going Above and Beyond, Driving Creativity and Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing. We are one business with two iconic brands, bringing exciting experience to life through our digital and physical destinations. Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.
Know the Role
The Management Accountant supports the delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reporting to enable informed business decision-making. The role contributes to the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance with regulatory and audit requirements, and the provision of meaningful financial insights. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the role supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to help drive the organisation strategy and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation and completion of Monthly Management Accounts ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines
Deliver month‑end analysis of costs, variances, and financial performance to management and budget holders
Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements
Perform monthly stock reconciliations and review weekly stock adjustments
Complete balance sheet reconciliations to audit standard on a monthly basis
Support internal and external audits by responding to audit queries and providing documentation
Analyse financial data, identifying trends, variances, and performance insights
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles
Ensure compliance with financial governance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Work cross‑functionally with business stakeholders to interpret financial information and business requirements
Provide team support and cover for colleagues where required
Contribute to ad‑hoc financial analysis, projects, and process improvements
Support delivery of commercial insights to support strategic decision‑making
What we’re looking for
Qualified / Qualified by Experience Accountant (ACCA / CIMA) with 2–5 years Management Accounting experience
Strong financial analysis, reporting, and data interpretation skills
Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency
Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reports
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking
Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
Experience working in a retail or commercial environment desirable
Knowledge of financial systems such as FSM, Cognos, or Qlikview advantageous.
What’s in it for you
We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to curate a meaningful career that enhances professional and personal development. As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Competitive annual leave entitlement
Team Member discount across the world’s most iconic brands
Recognition Days for Volunteering & Wellbeing
Leading Talent Programmes
Flexible Working Model
Additional Benefits
Equal Opportunity
Brown Thomas Arnotts is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where culture and creativity come together. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all team members – their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, and / or membership of the Travelling community.
We aim to ensure the candidate experience is accessible to all and every new team member who joins Brown Thomas Arnotts can expect to become part of a progressive community where different backgrounds, views & personalities aren’t just welcomed – they’re positively nurtured. After all, we want you to bring your whole self to work. Please contact us at careers@brownthomas.ie to request accommodation.
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