Audit and Accounts | Senior Manager | Dublin West

Clarity Search Partners Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Search Partners Ltd is assisting an SME accountancy practice in Dublin West to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager. The role sits in a partner-led, growth-focused team, with hybrid working and strong career prospects.

You will manage a varied client portfolio, oversee audit engagements and review statutory financial statements while mentoring staff and supporting business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or similarly qualified accountant.
• Significant post-qualification experience within an Irish accountancy practice.
• Strong experience across audit and accounts preparation.
• Experience leading a portfolio of clients and engagements.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially minded, organised and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit and non-audit clients across multiple sectors.
• Oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Review statutory financial statements and year-end accounts.
• Manage accounting, compliance and advisory assignments for SMEs and corporate clients.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing practical and commercially-focused advice.
• Work closely with the Partners on complex client matters and practice development.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, workflow and profitability.
• Review the work of junior and qualified team members.
• Support, mentor and develop staff across the audit and accounting teams.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Portfolio management

Audit expertise

Accounts preparation

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established SME accountancy practice based in Dublin West. The firm provides audit, accounting, taxation and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs to Irish subsidiaries of larger multinational and PLC groups.

Audit & Accounts Senior Manager

Location: Dublin West

Working Model: Hybrid

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established SME accountancy practice based in Dublin West. The firm provides audit, accounting, taxation and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs to Irish subsidiaries of larger multinational and PLC groups.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering a personal, partner-led service and developing long-standing client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio within a friendly and highly regarded practice. Hybrid working and excellent long-term career prospects are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of audit and non-audit clients across multiple sectors.
• Oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Review statutory financial statements and year-end accounts.
• Manage accounting, compliance and advisory assignments for SMEs and corporate clients.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
• Work closely with the Partners on complex client matters and practice development.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, workflow and profitability.
• Review the work of junior and qualified team members.
• Support, mentor and develop staff across the audit and accounting teams.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

The Person

• ACA, ACCA or similarly qualified accountant.
• Significant post-qualification experience within an Irish accountancy practice.
• Strong experience across both audit and accounts preparation.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading assignments.
• Technically strong, with a sound understanding of Irish accounting, auditing and company law requirements.
• Comfortable dealing directly with business owners, finance teams and senior client stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Commercially minded, organised and capable of managing competing priorities.

What’s On Offer

• Senior position within an established and respected accountancy practice.
• Diverse portfolio ranging from SMEs to subsidiaries of larger international and PLC groups.
• Direct access to the Partners and involvement in key client decisions.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Strong long-term career and progression prospects.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.