Associate Director, Audit — Lead High-Impact Client Engagements

Grant Thornton Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

An international accounting firm in Belfast is seeking an Associate Director – Audit to manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA/ACCA qualification and have over 7 years of audit experience. Responsibilities include training junior staff, ensuring quality audit work, and managing client relationships. This position offers strong career advancement opportunities and a dynamic work culture emphasizing collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in audit.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large and varied portfolio of clients.
• Supervise and train junior team members to maintain audit standards.
• Prepare and present business tenders to grow client portfolios.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Strong technical skills (Irish and UK GAAP)

Electronic auditing experience

Ability to make professional judgments

Portfolio management experience

Strong attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

An international accounting firm in Belfast is seeking an Associate Director – Audit to manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA/ACCA qualification and have over 7 years of audit experience. Responsibilities include training junior staff, ensuring quality audit work, and managing client relationships. This position offers strong career advancement opportunities and a dynamic work culture emphasizing collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.