Audit Manager - Construction & Retail

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join a leading professional services firm's Audit Department in Dublin. You will manage a varied client portfolio across construction and retail sectors, delivering high-quality audits and supporting growth.

You'll lead audit teams through all engagement phases, coordinate international reporting, and mentor staff while liaising with senior financial executives.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards (ISAs), financial reporting frameworks (FRS 100 - FRS 102), and IFRS.
• Proven leadership and management skills with accountability for audit team results.
• Commercially aware with a strong client service focus and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing audit teams within a busy, client-focused environment.
• Experience with international audits and multi-entity reporting is advantageous.
• Adaptable to change and able to lead teams effectively through transformation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of audit clients of varying sizes and sectors.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, proactively managing expectations and building strong relationships with senior financial personnel.
• Coordinate international reporting processes between group-level and component auditors.
• Lead audit teams through all phases of engagements, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Provide technical auditing and accounting support to both team members and clients.
• Report directly to senior leadership on audit engagements.
• Monitor and contribute to the financial performance of audit teams, including fee negotiation, billing, and work-in-progress management.
• Support coaching, mentoring, and appraisal processes to foster team growth.
• Assist in preparing pitches and proposals for new business opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Adaptability

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

A leading professional services firm is seeking an ambitious, high-performing Audit Manager ready to take on a new challenge within a forward-thinking and collaborative Audit Department. This role offers exciting opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and ongoing learning and development across a diverse client portfolio primarily consisting of clients in the construction and retail sectors.

About the Position

As a vital member of the team, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients spanning multiple industries, working closely with senior financial executives. Your expertise will drive seamless audit delivery while supporting the firm’s growth strategy and commitment to exceptional client service

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of audit clients of varying sizes and sectors.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, proactively managing expectations and building strong relationships with senior financial personnel.
• Coordinate international reporting processes between group-level and component auditors.
• Lead audit teams through all phases of engagements, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Provide technical auditing and accounting support to both team members and clients.
• Report directly to senior leadership on audit engagements.
• Monitor and contribute to the financial performance of audit teams, including fee negotiation, billing, and work-in-progress management.
• Support coaching, mentoring, and appraisal processes to foster team growth.
• Assist in preparing pitches and proposals for new business opportunities

Experience/Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards (ISAs), financial reporting frameworks (FRS 100 - FRS 102), and IFRS.
• Proven leadership and management skills with accountability for audit team results.
• Commercially aware with a strong client service focus and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing audit teams within a busy, client-focused environment.
• Experience with international audits and multi-entity reporting is advantageous.
• Adaptable to change and able to lead teams effectively through transformation.