Management Accounts Assistant

Finance

Job Purpose

Support the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting by focusing on key areas such as production analysis, direct cost analysis, and nominal ledger reconciliations. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of financial data, supporting decision-making, and contributing to business performance.

Reports To

Management Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

Production Analysis

• Collaborate with operations teams to gather data and interpret financial impact.
• Collect and consolidate data from production systems, ERP platforms, and operational logs. Work closely with production supervisors to validate data integrity
• Assist in preparing weekly reports on productivity, ensure timely and accurate reporting of production volumes, yields and waste
• Analyse production output vs cost to identify trends, variances, and inefficiencies
• Monitor performance metrics and suggest areas for cost savings and process improvements

Direct Costs Analysis

• Track and analyse key direct costs including but not limited to raw materials, storage, freight and handling costs and utilities
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Investigate anomalies and liaise with operational teams for clarification
• Ensure proper coding of direct costs in the ledger and alignment with cost centre reporting
• Support in the development of cost models and pricing strategies

Nominal Ledger Reconciliations

• Perform monthly reconciliations of direct cost nominal ledger accounts (e.g., accruals, prepayments, stock)
• Ensure ledger accuracy and completeness in line with month-end reporting deadlines
• Assist in journal preparation and posting as required
• Support in audit preparation and respond to auditor queries related to nominal accounts

Reporting and Insights

• Prepare clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations summarising cost trends, risk areas, and opportunities for savings
• Develop tools or models (e.g., Excel or Power BI) to improve the visibility and understanding of direct cost data

Analyse Sales Performance

• Monitor and evaluate sales by customer, product, region, and technology
• Identify trends, growth opportunities, and underperforming areas
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc sales reports for management and commercial teams

Assist in Budgeting and Forecasting

• Provide detailed analysis of historical and projected direct costs to support financial planning cycles
• Contribute data to support cost-saving initiatives and pricing strategies

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Support preparation of management accounts and board packs
• Provide backup for other finance team roles as needed
• Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA (or relevant experience)
• Strong Excel skills essential
• Experience in a manufacturing or production-led environment preferred
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (knowledge of Insight a distinct advantage)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an analytical mind-set for the purpose of solving problems using well proven strategic approaches to identifying resolution
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills – able to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Team player with a flexible, “can-do” attitude
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.

Apply Now