Accountant/Auditor

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Company Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is helping a South Dublin-based Chartered Accountancy practice recruit an ambitious accounting professional. The role offers exposure across accounting, audit and tax for a varied portfolio of clients from local businesses to large corporate groups.

You will work in a collaborative team, leverage tech-forward tools, and develop hands-on experience with group consolidations under FRS 102 and IFRS, while training is provided for tax work.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent.
• Experience in Irish accountancy practice and audit exposure.
• Strong accounting and audit knowledge, group/consolidations preferred.
• Basic tax exposure beneficial with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage accounts for a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead and support audits for larger clients, including group consolidations under FRS 102 (and IFRS).
• Assist with corporate and income tax compliance.
• Serve as the primary client contact and build relationships.
• Balance varied tasks efficiently in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Proactive growth mindset

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an ambitious accounting professional looking for variety, tech-forward tools, and room to grow? My client based in South Dublin, are a medium-sized, fast-growing Chartered Accountancy practice. They pride themselves on offering a supportive, friendly culture where no two days are the same.

In this accountant/audit role you will work directly with a diverse range of fascinating clients-from dynamic local businesses to large corporate groups-gaining broad hands-on experience across accounting, audit, and tax. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want a role that balances challenging work with genuine work-life perks (including coastal and accessible office locations), we'd love to welcome you to the team.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Manage and prepare accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Audit Leadership: Lead and support audits for larger clients, including group consolidations under FRS 102 (and some IFRS).
• Taxation: Assist with corporate and income tax compliance (full training provided where needed).
• Client Advisory: Act as a direct point of contact for clients, building strong professional relationships.
• Practice Workflow: Balance varied tasks and priorities efficiently within a fast-paced team environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA etc.)
• Practice Background: Solid prior experience working within an Irish accountancy practice.
• Audit & Accounting: Excellent foundation in core accounting principles and practical audit experience (group/consolidation exposure preferred).
• Tax Knowledge: Basic tax exposure is a plus, though training will be provided.
• Key Skills:
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills for direct client engagement.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a eagerness to learn.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: €45,000.00-€62,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Flexitime & Work-Life Balance
• Company Pension Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme