Audit Director

HireIQ; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HireIQ, in Cork, seeks an experienced Audit Director to lead the Cork audit portfolio within a fast-growing, technology-driven advisory firm. You will oversee client relationships, guide planning to completion, and drive quality and efficiency across audits.

The role offers significant autonomy, a clear path to Partner, and opportunities to shape service delivery for a diverse Irish client base of SMEs and owner-managed businesses.

Qualifications

• Director-level audit experience in practice or professional services.
• Experience managing audit portfolios and leading client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit, accounting standards and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development and growth.
• Strong communication skills with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious and motivated by a genuine route to Partner.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit clients across Cork and the wider Munster region.
• Act as a trusted adviser to business owners, finance leaders and senior client stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review audit files and identify technical accounting matters and risks.
• Lead, mentor and develop audit managers, seniors and trainees.
• Support growth and development of the Cork audit team.
• Collaborate with Partners on client relationships and business development.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships across services.
• Drive process improvement, quality standards and efficient audit delivery.

Skills

Audit portfolio management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Communication

Technical accounting knowledge

Strategic planning

Job description

Audit Director – Cork | Acquisitive Advisory Firm | Clear Route to Partner | NOT YOUR STANDARD AUDIT DIRECTOR ROLE

HIREIQ is delighted to be partnering with one of the most forward-thinking and acquisitive advisory firms in the Irish market as they look to appoint an Audit Director to their Cork office.

This is not a standard Audit Director role.

This is an opportunity to join a highly ambitious firm that is investing heavily in growth, technology, people and client service. The firm has built a reputation as one of the most advanced advisory businesses in Ireland, offering a genuinely modern environment for senior professionals who want more than just a traditional audit portfolio.

Why Apply?

• One of the most exciting Audit Director opportunities currently available in Cork.
• Join a highly acquisitive and fast-growing advisory firm with serious momentum in the Irish market.
• Clear route to Partner for the right person.
• Work with a modern, technology-led firm that is investing heavily in systems, people and service delivery.
• Excellent opportunity to lead, grow and shape the Cork audit offering.
• Strong autonomy across client relationships, team leadership and commercial decision-making.
• High-quality client portfolio across Irish businesses, SMEs, owner-managed businesses, groups and growth companies.
• More progression, visibility and influence than a traditional larger firm environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with an ambitious national leadership team.
• Competitive Director-level package with strong long-term earning potential.

About the Firm

This is a highly regarded advisory firm with a growing presence across Ireland.

The firm has continued to expand through organic growth, strategic acquisition and investment in its people, technology and client offering. They are widely recognised as a progressive alternative to the traditional accountancy firm model, combining strong technical expertise with a more commercial, agile and modern way of working.

Their Cork office is a key part of the firm’s continued growth plans, and they are now seeking an experienced Audit Director who can play a major role in the next stage of development.

The Opportunity

As Audit Director, you will take a senior leadership role within the Cork audit team.

You will manage a portfolio of audit clients, lead client relationships, support team development and work closely with Partners on growth strategy, operational improvement and wider business development.

This role would suit an ambitious Audit Director, Associate Director or experienced Senior Manager who wants a genuine platform to progress towards Partner.

You will have the opportunity to influence how the department grows, how clients are serviced and how the team develops. For someone who feels blocked in a larger firm, or wants to be part of a more modern and entrepreneurial advisory business, this is a standout opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit clients across Cork and the wider Munster market.
• Act as a trusted adviser to business owners, finance leaders and senior client stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Review audit files, technical accounting matters and key risk areas.
• Lead, mentor and develop audit managers, seniors and trainees.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Cork audit team.
• Work closely with Partners on client relationship management and business development.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships across audit, accounts, advisory and wider firm services.
• Drive process improvement, quality standards and efficient audit delivery.
• Play a key role in strategic planning, team structure and long-term growth of the audit offering.

Your Background

• Experienced audit professional operating at Director, Associate Director or strong Senior Manager level.
• Strong audit experience gained within practice or professional services.
• Experience managing audit portfolios and leading client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge across audit, accounting standards and compliance.
• Confident reviewing audit files and advising on key technical matters.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development and practice growth.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with business owners, finance directors and senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious, proactive and motivated by a genuine route to Partner.