Assistant Manager – Healthcare

HLB Ireland company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support and professional dev

Direct client responsibility

Healthcare sector expertise

Career progression to Manager

Overseas secondment opportunities

Job summary

HLB Ireland is seeking a personable and commercially minded recently qualified ACA/ACCA accountant to join our Healthcare department as Assistant Manager in Sandyford, Dublin 18. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of healthcare and private clients, acting as a trusted adviser and their key contact within the firm.

You will work alongside the Healthcare Lead Partner, managing client relationships end to end, overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and compliance

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required.
• Experience managing healthcare client portfolios is a plus.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of healthcare clients, acting as primary contact
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and statutory compliance
• Coordinate personal and corporate tax with the wider tax team
• Support Lead Partner in growing the department and onboarding clients
• Supervise and develop junior team members to maintain high standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Client contact

Attention to detail

Healthcare sector knowledge

Microsoft Office

AI skills

Portfolio management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Sandyford, Dublin 18 — office based, 5 days per week
Reports to: Healthcare Lead Partner
Team: Healthcare department, working alongside the wider tax, audit and advisory teams
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Level: Recently qualified (ACA/ACCA)

About the Role

HLB Ireland is seeking a personable and commercially minded recently qualified accountant to join our Healthcare department as Assistant Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of healthcare and private clients, acting as a trusted adviser and their key point of contact within the firm.

You will work alongside the Healthcare Lead Partner, managing client relationships end to end, overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and compliance work, cross sell of advisory services and supervising and developing junior members of the team. The role offers the chance to build specialist sector expertise within a growing department.

What You Will Be Doing

Working as part of a close-knit team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of healthcare clients, including medical practitioners, practices and other healthcare businesses, acting as their primary point of contact
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships, with a clear understanding of each client’s personal and business needs
• Overseeing the preparation and review of financial statements, management accounts and statutory compliance
• Coordinating personal and corporate tax compliance with the wider tax team
• Supporting the Healthcare Lead Partner in growing the department, including client onboarding and introducing clients to the firm’s wider tax and advisory services
• Supervising, reviewing and developing junior team members, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and on time

What We Are Looking For

• A recently qualified ACA or ACCA accountant
• Very strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients at all levels
• Proven experience dealing with private clients, with a strong track record in relationship management
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and their deliverables
• Prior experience in the healthcare sector is preferable, but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and a thorough approach to work
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office tools and the use of AI

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, with ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Direct client responsibility and close working relationships with partners and senior professionals
• Specialist healthcare sector expertise, with varied, high-quality work across accounts, tax and advisory
• A clear path for progression to Manager within a supportive, ambitious team
• Overseas secondment opportunities