Job Introduction
Location Accountant - Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Dublin | Full-Time / Permanent
Up to €45,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, retail discounts, meals on duty, and more.
We’re looking for a commercially aware Location Accountant to work closely with on-site operational teams, supporting financial performance, driving business insight, and strengthening financial control.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of venue operations — ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, understanding how the business really runs, and turning numbers into action.
Levy delivers world-class hospitality and event experiences at iconic venues. At the RDS Dublin, we operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment supporting conferences, exhibitions, and live events.
Location Accountant - The Role
You will support the Finance Business Partner by helping operational leaders understand performance, improve profitability, and maintain strong financial discipline across the venue.
Key Responsibilities
Business Modelling & Forecasting
- Support managers in understanding key commercial drivers
- Assist with weekly and monthly forecasting
- Use business modelling tools to support decision-making
- Analyse and explain performance variances
Commercial & Operational Support
- Assist with P&L reporting and variance analysis
- Carry out margin optimisation and segment analysis
- Support pre- and post-event financial reviews
- Work with Operations on weekly performance analysis
- Complete client billing and analyse “Other Income” streams
- Liaise with concessionaires to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Review spend per head (SPH) by event and collaborate with data teams
- Provide clear insight into profitability and the impact of business initiatives
Cash & Accounts Payable (new section added)
- Manage and oversee cash takings and daily/weekly reconciliations
- Ensure accurate recording and control of all cash income streams
- Support and process Accounts Payable activities, including supplier invoices
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain strong financial controls across cash handling and AP processes
Margin & Cost Control
- Support accurate stocktakes and interdepartmental transfers
- Consolidate EPOS data, staff feeding, and contract cost information
- Help unit managers understand financial performance
- Identify causes of variances and support preventative action
Controls & Collaboration
- Work closely with the FBP, Cost Controller and Finance Team
- Promote awareness of financial controls across operational teams
- Monitor compliance with control processes
- Support training of managers in financial best practice
About You
You’re analytical, organised, and confident working with both numbers and people. You enjoy being close to operations and helping managers make better commercial decisions.
We’re looking for:
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams
- Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a busy event environment
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Good planning and organisational ability
- Experience analysing financial or operational performance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Previous operational or hospitality experience is advantageous
- Flexibility to support events as required
What you'll get in return:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: HSF Health (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits
- Perks & discounts
- Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
- Financial wellbeing
- Development opportunities
- Ongoing training and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included
- Free Parking on site
Why Join Us?
- Work in one of Ireland’s leading event venues
- Be part of a dynamic, live-events environment
- Gain exposure to commercial, operational and event-based finance
- Visible role working closely with senior venue teams
- Opportunity to grow within a global organisation
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in commercial and operational finance, working where business performance happens in real time.