Audit Senior

Global Professional Consultants; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy firm in Athlone is seeking an experienced Audit Senior. The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountant with at least 2 years of audit experience in practice. This role offers a competitive salary between €40,000 – €50,000 with performance-based bonuses, pension scheme, hybrid working options, and clear promotion pathways. Strong skills in audit standards and excellent communication are essential.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Learning & development support

On-site parking

Company events and initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least 2 years’ Irish practice experience.
• Experience with audit engagements in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing audits for a diverse mix of clients.
• Planning, executing, and completing audits.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of audit standards and accounting principles

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountant

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Our client, a long-established and highly respected accountancy firm in Athlone, is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with at least 2 years’ Irish practice experience who wants to advance their audit career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. As Audit Senior, 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

As an Audit Senior, you’ll take ownership of a range of audit engagements and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to clients.

• Leading and managing audits for a diverse mix of SME and corporate clients.
• Planning, executing, and completing audits in line with professional standards.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth.
• Building strong client relationships, resolving queries, and providing practical insights.

Requirements

• Qualified ACA or ACCA Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 2 years’ audit 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: €40,000 – €50,000 (DOE)
• Performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Learning & development support
• On-site parking
• Clear promotion pathways
• Company events and initiatives

If you are an Audit Senior considering your next career step, please don’t hesitate to send your CV or contact Katie McMahon for a confidential discussion. 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.