Management Accounts Assistant

The Role

Management Accounts Assistant

Permanent

Naas, Co. Kildare

Salary: €40,000 - €45,000

Office Based for Probation period

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Management Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience with a manufacturing or a production led environment would be a distinct advantage

A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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:

Key Skills:

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