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Barden are delighted to be partnering with a well established professional services firm in Cork as they seek as Senior Accounts Manager to join their team. This position has arisen due to continued growth in the businesses offering across Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to take the next step in their career, working closely with retail clients while managing and developing a team of qualified and trainee accountants.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality financial support and leadership across a retail-focused client portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and review of Management Accounts with a strong focus on gross margin analysis
- Investigating variances and developing action plans to improve margin and reduce costs
- Providing full financial control services to clients
- Working capital management and cashflow oversight
- Evaluating and implementing effective internal controls
- Managing, training, and mentoring a team of accountants and trainee accountants
- Liaising directly with clients and presenting financial insights and recommendations
The Person
The successful candidate will bring a hands‑on, commercially focused approach with strong client-facing skills:
- Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- 0- 3 years’ post‑qualification experience
- Proven experience preparing full sets of accounts
- Confident dealing directly with clients and presenting financial analysis
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- Strong IT competence
- Experience training and supervising staff
- Retail sector experience is an advantage (but not essential)
- Immediate availability desirable, though not essential
