Audit Senior | Kildare

Clarity Search Partners Ltd; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

23 days annual leave

CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

Clarity Search Partners Ltd in Kildare is seeking an Experienced Audit Senior for a permanent, flexible/hybrid role. The well‑established practice offers a loyal client base, a supportive team and clear progression opportunities.

The position is roughly 80% audit, with the remainder in accounts preparation and related client work. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified with 2–3 years post‑qualification audit experience, able to manage audits from planning through to completion and supervise

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA
• 2–3 years post-qualification audit experience
• Experience in accountancy practice audits
• Comfort with end-to-end audit from planning to completion

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory audits from planning to completion
• Prepare audit files for review
• Identify audit risks and budget/timescale adherence
• Supervise junior team members and review their work
• Client liaison during audit process
• Prepare statutory financial statements and assist with accounts

Skills

Audit experience

Client communication

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Audit planning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified

Job description

Experienced Audit Senior

Location: Kildare

Working Arrangement: Flexible/hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An experienced Audit Senior is required by a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Kildare.

The firm has an excellent reputation, a loyal and varied client base and an experienced team of accounting, audit and tax professionals. The practice works with a broad range of high-quality SME clients across multiple sectors and offers a friendly, supportive working environment with exceptionally low staff turnover.

The role will have an approximately 80% audit focus, with the balance involving accounts preparation and related client work. It would suit a qualified auditor with two to three years’ post-qualification experience who is looking for greater responsibility, strong client exposure and continued career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing statutory audits from planning through to completion
• Preparing audit files for manager and partner review
• Identifying audit risks and ensuring assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timelines
• Supervising junior team members and reviewing their work
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Preparing statutory financial statements and assisting with accounts assignments as required

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified
• Have approximately two to three years’ post-qualification experience
• Have strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Be comfortable managing audits from planning through to completion
• Possess strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge
• Be confident dealing directly with clients and supervising junior staff
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Solid bonus scheme which has historically always been paid
• 23 days’ annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional subscriptions and continued professional development support
• Genuine opportunities for continued career progression
• Supportive working environment with excellent work-life balance

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.