Audit & Accounts Director

GPC Finance; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC Finance in North Dublin seeks an Audit & Accounts Director to lead a substantial SME portfolio, focusing on audit-exempt accounts preparation, review work, and advisory services, while mentoring a small team.

Reporting to the Partner, you will manage client relationships, deliver high-quality service, and contribute to growth with a commercially minded approach and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in an Irish practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial SME portfolio with audit-exempt accounts prep, review, compliance, and advisory services.
• Review statutory accounts and financial statements and mentor a team of 4–6 staff.
• Lead meetings with clients, provide commercial advice, and liaise with Revenue and other regulatory bodies on their behalf.
• Support the Partner in managing workflow, client service delivery, and portfolio performance; participate in audit assignments as needed.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Client relationships

Team development

Financial reporting

Audit/assurance

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in North Dublin, is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Director to join their leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing teams, and overseeing a substantial portfolio of clients. Working closely with the Partner, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio generating approximately €700k- €800k in annual fees, ensuring clients receive an exceptional level of service while supporting the ongoing growth and development of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, with a strong focus on audit-exempt accounts preparation, review work, compliance, and advisory services, ensuring all assignments are completed to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Review statutory accounts and financial statements prepared by Senior and Semi-Senior Accountants, while overseeing, mentoring, and developing a team of approximately 4-6 staff.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, leading meetings, handling queries, providing commercial advice, and liaising with Revenue and other regulatory bodies on their behalf.
• Support the Partner in managing workflow, client service delivery, and portfolio performance, with involvement in a limited number of audit assignments where required, though the role will be predominantly audit-exempt.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience within an Irish practice setting.

• Currently operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director, or Director level, or ready to step into a more senior leadership position.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Previous experience reviewing work completed by junior and senior team members.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and oversee a substantial portfolio.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: €80,000 – €90,000 DOE.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Excellent work-life balance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• On-site parking facilities.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support.
• Supportive and understanding management team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative and friendly working environment.

GPC Finance will not share any applicant’s CV with clients without prior consent following a comprehensive discussion. All conversations are handled with the strictest confidence.