Audit Senior

Xeinadin; Kildare; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Job summary

Xeinadin in Kildare is recruiting an Audit Senior to join our growing team. You will report to the Director/Partner, lead audits, mentor trainees, and work within a collaborative office environment in the Hybrid model.

Ideal candidates are fully qualified ACA/ACCA with strong Irish GAAP knowledge and excellent communication to service diverse clients. The role offers a supportive culture and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with at least 3 years' practical experience in a similar practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish GAAP, FRS102, and CA2014.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audits across varied industries, ensuring planning and briefing for the team and partner.
• Draft and review financial statements and audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee multiple audit projects to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Audit Leadership

Client Relationship

Mentoring

Irish GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Vacancy Name

Audit Senior

Vacancy No

VN2430

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

NA

Location City

Kildare

Location Country

Ireland

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It’s our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Our Kildare office is growing and we are looking to appoint an Audit Senior into in a varied portfolio management role. Reporting to Director/ Partner level you will get to work with an established and highly collegiate team and manage/ mentor a number of trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Audits: Take ownership of audit assignments across various industries, ensuring all projects are well‑planned, and Partner/manager and team are fully briefed on the specific risks and challenges.
• Deliver High‑Quality Reports: Draft and review financial statements and audit reports with practical, actionable recommendations that address risks and control weaknesses, backed by solid reasoning.
• Juggle Multiple Projects: Oversee multiple concurrent audit assignments, ensuring efficient use of time and resources to meet deadlines and maintain quality.
• Client Collaboration: Build strong, effective relationships with client’s, making the audit process seamless and adding value to their business.
• Partner/Manager Briefings: Keep the Partner/manager informed on all key issues, risks, and progress on audit assignments, ensuring smooth communication.
• Quality Delivery: Execute audits to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with FRS102, Irish GAAP, and addressing key risks within budget and timelines.
• Mentor Junior Staff: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally while maintaining high performance on audit tasks.

Key Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or Equivalent Qualification. Fully qualified with at least 3 years of practical experience in a similar practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish GAAP, FRS102, and CA2014, with the ability to apply this in developing audit strategies and delivering exceptional results.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on client needs and audit quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and present findings effectively.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of clients across sectors and an understanding of audit‑related risk management.

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs