Audit & Accounts Senior

GPC Finance; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

On-site parking

CPD and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Our Galway-based accountancy practice invites applications for an Audit & Accounts Senior. Newly qualified ACA/ACCA professionals are encouraged to apply as you join a growing team.

The role spans audit, accounts, and tax across SME and owner-managed businesses, offering clear career progression in a supportive environment. You will gain exposure to varied sectors, develop technical expertise, and benefit from ongoing CPD and a structured development plan.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or recently qualified, with at least one year of post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working on audit assignments and preparing accounts, with knowledge of accounting standards and auditing principles.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, fieldwork, and completion of audit assignments for SME and corporate clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and monthly management accounts for clients across sectors.
• Assist with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Income Tax returns, ensuring deadlines and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing advisory support.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Our client, a long-established accountancy practice based in Galway, is currently looking to appoint a newly qualified Audit & Accounts Senior to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified ACA or ACCA professional seeking to further develop their practice experience within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Audit & Accounts Senior will work across a diverse portfolio of audit, accounts, and tax assignments, gaining valuable exposure to SME and owner-managed businesses across a range of industries. The role provides an excellent platform for an Audit & Accounts Senior to strengthen their technical expertise, broaden their client experience, and progress their career within practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, fieldwork, and completion of audit assignments for a varied portfolio of SME and corporate clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and monthly management accounts for clients across a variety of sectors.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, and Income Tax returns, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, handling queries professionally and working alongside senior team members to provide a high-quality service and effective advisory support.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or recently qualified, with at least one year of post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working on audit assignments and preparing accounts, with a sound knowledge of accounting standards and auditing principles.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing assignments and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience using CaseWare or similar accounting software would be an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of €50,000 – €60,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• On-site parking.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Clear and structured career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative management team.