Audit Executive (Practice)

GPC Finance; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Learning & development support

Clear promotion pathways

Regular company events

Job summary

GPC Finance in Dublin is seeking an experienced Audit Executive to join our growing team. The role targets a newly qualified accountant with at least 1 year Irish practice experience and offers exposure to a diverse client portfolio.

You will lead engagements, manage client relationships, and help develop junior staff while adhering to ISAs and high audit standards. A hybrid work setup is available with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountant with experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with CaseWare (or similar audit software) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with auditing standards.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key contact, while overseeing work allocation and reviewing output for quality.
• Apply and challenge audit methodologies in line with ISAs and promote a strong audit mindset within the team.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through delegation, coaching, and feedback.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

ISAs knowledge

Communication

Organization

Education

ACA/ACCA Chartered Accountant

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

My client, a highly respected accountancy firm with offices across Ireland and the UK, is seeking an experienced Audit Executive to join their growing team in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant with at least 1 year Irish practice experience who wants to advance their audit career. As Audit Executive, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries, gaining exposure to high-quality audit projects and genuine opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with auditing standards.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact, while overseeing work allocation and reviewing team output to ensure quality.
• Apply and challenge audit methodologies in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), promoting a strong audit mindset within the team.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through effective delegation, coaching, work reviews, and constructive feedback.

Requirements:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountant with experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with CaseWare (or similar audit software) is an advantage.

Salary & benefits:

• Salary: €48,000 – €55,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave allocation
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Learning & development support
• Clear promotion pathways
• Regular company events and initiatives

GPC Finance will not share any applicant’s CV with clients without prior consent after a comprehensive discussion. Rest assured that all conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.