Audit Qualified Senior Associate

RSM Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Ireland is seeking a Qualified Senior Associate for our Audit & Assurance team to lead day-to-day audit delivery, build client relationships and coach junior colleagues. The role offers varied domestic and international client exposure, and opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills with progression towards management.

As part of a collaborative team, you will manage planning, testing and reporting, ensuring audits are completed to high standards and in line with firm

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with external audit experience in practice.
• Minimum of three years' external audit experience including leading assignments and supervising juniors.
• Strong client service, communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence using electronic audit platforms; Caseware experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day audit delivery and manage workstreams from planning to completion.
• Coach junior colleagues and review their work.
• Manage budgets and deadlines across assignments.
• Prepare financial statements and document conclusions in line with standards.
• Identify risks, escalate issues and maintain clear handovers.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring/coaching

Caseware

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Caseware

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Qualified Senior Associate to join RSM Ireland's Audit & Assurance team. Working with managers, senior manager, directors and partners, you will lead day-to-day audit delivery, build client relationships and coach junior colleagues. The role offers varied domestic and international client exposure, opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills and progression towards management.

Key Responsibilities

Client Focus

• Act as the main day-to-day client contact, build strong working relationships and understand clients' businesses, goals and industry context.
• Anticipate client needs, resolve routine queries and identify service improvements, drawing on colleagues across the firm and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support relevant proposals and client development activities, subject to independence and ethical requirements.

Future Ready

• Use digital audit tools effectively, suggest improvements to audit workflows and collaborate with colleagues to implement changes.
• Share relevant technical and industry insights and contribute to departmental and practice development initiatives.

Premium Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day planning, execution and completion of audit assignments and allocated workstreams, delivering quality work with limited supervision.
• Manage own and team time across assignments, monitor progress against budgets and deadlines, and report overruns and delivery issues promptly.
• Perform and review audit testing, prepare financial statements and document clear conclusions in accordance with professional standards and firm methodology.
• Identify audit risks and technical issues, research possible solutions and elevate significant matters to audit management; maintain accurate records and clear handovers.

People

• Delegate work with clear instructions, review junior colleagues' work and provide timely feedback, coaching and technical guidance.
• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing, encourage development and promote an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Self Development

• Take ownership of learning and CPD, seek and apply feedback, and track progress against personal development goals.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability and professionalism, and model the firm's values and expected behaviours.

About the Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of three years' external audit experience in practice, including experience leading audit assignments and supervising junior team members.
• Strong technical auditing and financial reporting knowledge, with sound judgement and awareness of when to seek guidance.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues, reviewing their work and supporting their development.
• Strong client service, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and budgets.
• Confidence using electronic audit platforms and digital tools; experience with Caseware is an advantage.

RSM is an equal opportunities employer.