Audit & Accounts Manager

Strata Financial; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Financial is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to lead audits across a diverse client portfolio in Ireland. You will work closely with Partners and Senior Managers, take ownership of client relationships, and contribute to expansion of services in advisory and restructuring areas.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent with at least 3 years post-qualification experience, strong Irish accounting knowledge, and proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience managing multiple assignments and meeting client deadlines.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coaching, supervising or reviewing the work of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and oversee the completion of audit engagements across a varied client portfolio.
• Oversee accounting and advisory engagements including exempt accounts, monthly management accounts, due diligence and restructuring.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, presenting audit findings and recommendations to clients and Partners.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit team members and contribute to departmental performance management.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team coaching

Project management

Irish accounting knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Strata Financial is built for ambitious SME owners. Supporting owner-managed and growing businesses isn't just part of what we do, it's at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to be the first-choice advisory partner for SMEs across Ireland.

As an Irish-owned firm, we've grown rapidly, becoming a Top 20 firm in 2023 and Employer of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards in 2024. With ambitions to become a Top 10 Irish firm by 2028, we're creating opportunities for greater impact, broader responsibility, and faster career progression. If you want to help build something exceptional, this is the place to do it.

What sets us apart

• SME specialists - every service we provide is designed around the needs of owner-managed and growing businesses.
• Founder-led culture - direct access to senior leadership and faster decision-making than in larger firms.
• Opportunity to shape the future - contribute to how we develop our systems, client experience and culture.
• Flexible working hours - start any time between 8am and 10am (build your working day around what suits you best).

The Opportunity

As our client portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager to play a key role in delivering high-quality audits across a diverse range of industries.

This is an opportunity to build broad technical and commercial experience through exposure not only to audit, but also accounting, advisory, restructuring and insolvency engagements. You'll work closely with Partners and Senior Managers, take ownership of client relationships, and continue developing the skills needed for progression into a leadership role.

What You'll Actually Do

Audit Delivery & Quality

• Lead, review, and oversee the completion of audit engagements across a varied client portfolio
• Identify, assess, and resolve audit issues, escalating significant matters to Partners where appropriate
• Ensure audit assignments are delivered to a high professional standard, meeting deadlines, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
• Manage engagement budgets, resource allocation, and delivery timelines effectively

Accounting and Advisory

• Oversee the preparation and review of exempt accounts and monthly management accounts where required
• Lead the delivery of additional assignments, including financial analysis, due diligence, and company restructuring projects
• Identify opportunities to provide value-added advisory services and support broader business development initiatives

Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor throughout engagements
• Present audit findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to clients, senior management, and Partners

Coaching & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop audit team members, providing guidance throughout all stages of the audit process
• Review work, provide constructive feedback, and support the ongoing professional development of the team
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture and contribute to the effective management of team resources
• Support performance management, delegation, and succession planning within the department

What You'll Bring

• Accounting qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
• Proven experience planning, preparing and completing audit assignments for a portfolio of clients
• Strong knowledge of Irish accounting and auditing standards
• Experience managing multiple assignments and meeting client deadlines
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coaching, supervising or reviewing the work of junior team members

Ready to Build Something With Us?

At Strata Financial, you won't be joining a finished business, you'll be helping build one. If you're excited by the opportunity to make a visible impact and grow alongside an ambitious firm, we'd love to hear from you.