Management Accountant, Finance & Legal

GET TO KNOW US

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

KNOW 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.

KNOW 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. That is why we foster a culture of belonging and inclusiveness where your voice is valuable. A great customer experience starts with a great people experience, and we’re proud to have been recognised by multiple industry bodies for our progressive workplace culture.

As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from:

• Competitive Salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Team Member discount across the world’s most iconic brands
• Recognition Days for Volunteering & Wellbeing
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Extensive Learning & Development Offerings
• Leading Talent Programmes
• Flexible Working Model
• Additional Benefits

KNOW HOW WE WORK

Experience is our business: Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.

We Are More Than Shops: We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched.

We are Curators: Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better.

We Care for Our People: We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued.

We Succeed by Working Sustainably: We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial.

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.