Audit Senior

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior in Dublin on a hybrid basis. You will manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, delivering audit, accounts preparation and tax compliance while developing your technical accounting and client management skills.

The role offers collaboration with senior professionals, ownership of assignments, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive practice environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice, with external audit and accounts preparation.
• ACA, ACCA or CPA qualification, or significant progress toward professional qualification.
• Experience with SME clients and ability to manage audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit assignments from start to finish.
• Perform audit fieldwork and resolve review points.
• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements for SME clients.
• Handle client queries with clear communication.
• Assist with corporation and personal tax compliance.
• Review junior staff work and ensure deadlines.
• Contribute to timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop technical accounting and client management skills.

Skills

Audit and Accounts

Client relationship management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Audit and Accounts Senior Jobs in Dublin

Location: Dublin

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Sector: Accountancy Practice

Audit and Accounts Senior Job Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior to join its team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified accountant, or an experienced finalist, to develop their career within a supportive practice environment. You will work with a varied portfolio of SME clients, gaining continued exposure to audit, accounts preparation and tax compliance.

About the Accountancy Practice

The organisation provides professional audit, accounting and tax services to business owners, SMEs and other organisations.

You will join a close-knit team where you can:

• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Take ownership of audit and accounts assignments.
• Work directly with experienced senior professionals.
• Develop your technical accounting and client management skills.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of businesses and industries.

About the Audit and Accounts Senior Role

As an Audit and Accounts Senior, you will manage a varied portfolio of client assignments and play an important role in delivering high-quality accounting services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing audit assignments from initial preparation through to completion.
• Carrying out audit fieldwork and resolving review points.
• Preparing statutory accounts and financial statements for SME clients.
• Managing client queries and maintaining effective communication throughout each assignment.
• Assisting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members where required.
• Supporting the delivery of assignments within agreed deadlines.
• Taking responsibility for the quality and progress of your own client work.

Audit work and accounts preparation for small and medium-sized businesses will be a key focus of this position.

Skills and Experience Required

To be considered for this Audit Senior job in Dublin, you will ideally have:

• At least three years’ experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Practical experience in external audit and accounts preparation.
• ACA, ACCA or CPA qualification, or significant progress towards professional qualification.
• The ability to manage audit assignments with appropriate support.
• Experience working with SME clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of deadlines.

Experience with accounts production and audit software would be advantageous. Training and support will be provided on the systems used by the practice.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid working options.
• Varied audit, accounting and tax work.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Direct access to experienced professionals and senior management.
• Opportunities for technical training, career development and progression.
• The chance to strengthen your client-facing and practice management skills.