Accountancy Practice Manager

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid membership fees

20 days holidays

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is assisting a Dublin West-based Chartered Certified Accountancy practice in sourcing an experienced Practice Manager. The role leads daily operations, oversees audit, accounts, tax and payroll workflows, and ensures high-quality client service.

The successful candidate will join the leadership team, shape systems, manage staff, and drive profitability while maintaining professional standards and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 5–6 years PQE in a practice.
• Experience leading an accountancy practice or professional services.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive approach to improving systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the practice.
• Oversee workflow across audit, accounts, tax, payroll and company secretarial.
• Ensure statutory filing deadlines are met.
• Monitor work in progress and capacity planning.
• Improve internal systems and operational processes.
• Drive efficiency and profitability across the practice.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants and admin staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and staff development.
• Support onboarding of new clients and recruitment.

Skills

PQE 5-6 years

Accountancy practice management

Workflow & deadline management

Organisational excellence

People leadership & mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CPA)

Job description

My client, based in Dublin West, is a modern, growing Chartered Certified Accountancy practice. They provide audit, accounting, taxation, payroll, advisory and company secretarial services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations throughout Ireland.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Practice Manager to work closely with the principal and lead the day-to-day operations of the practice.

This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who enjoys building systems, managing people, improving efficiency and ensuring exceptional client service.

The Practice Manager will be responsible for the operational management of the practice, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, deadlines are met, staff are supported and the firm continues to operate to a high professional standard.

The successful candidate will become a key member of the leadership team and will have significant autonomy in running the firm’s daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the practice.
• Oversee workflow across audit, accounts, tax, payroll and company secretarial departments.
• Ensure statutory filing deadlines are met.
• Monitor work in progress and capacity planning.
• Improve internal systems and operational processes.
• Drive efficiency and profitability across the practice.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants and administrative staff.
• Hold regular workflow meetings.
• Monitor productivity and utilisation.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Support staff training and development.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients.
• Manage onboarding of new clients.
• Resolve client issues quickly and professionally.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Monitor WIP, billing and debtor collections.
• Help drive recurring revenue and operational profitability.
• Support budgeting and business planning.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA etc.) with at least 5-6 years PQE
• Previous experience managing an accountancy practice or professional services firm.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• Experience managing workflows and deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence dealing with both staff and clients.
• Experience improving systems and processes.

Salary and Benefits

• Pension
• Paid membership fees
• 20 days holidays