Audit Senior Manager

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland seeks an experienced Audit Senior Manager to lead a growing audit practice. You will work with Audit Directors and Partners to supervise diverse client portfolios and guide multi-disciplinary teams across all levels.

The role emphasizes leadership, deep knowledge of Irish GAAP and ISAs Ireland, and proactive risk management, along with contributing to business development and long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5+ years PQE in a professional audit practice
• Strong knowledge of Irish GAAP, ISAs Ireland, and Irish Company Law
• Hands-on experience with CaseWare or similar audit software
• Proven leadership and client advisory abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of audit assignments and finalize financial statements to partner sign-off standard
• Identify compliance risks and ensure audits meet regulatory standards
• Manage portfolio financials: WIP, billing, timesheets, and staffing
• Support department and firm-wide strategic goals and industry developments
• Lead audit teams, provide feedback and training
• Drive business development and client pitches/tender proposals
• Collaborate with Tax, Governance/Secretarial, and Advisory for integrated service delivery

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Client advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job Purpose

The Audit Senior Manager role offers an exceptional platform for an experienced professional looking to advance their managerial leadership, technical expertise, and strategic capabilities within a fast-paced, growing Audit practice. Working closely with Audit Directors and Partners, the role holder will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, lead multi-disciplinary teams across all assignment levels (Managers, Seniors, and Trainees), and play a key role within the firm's senior management framework. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious leader seeking significant career progression within public practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership & Project Management: Oversee the delivery of a broad range of audit assignments, review complex working papers, and finalize financial statements to partner-sign-off standard, ensuring complete accuracy.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Identify compliance risks and develop practical resolution strategies to address non-compliance while ensuring all audits adhere to regulatory standards and firm policies.
• Portfolio & Financial Management: Manage portfolio financials, including WIP, billing, recoverability, timesheets, scheduling, and team resourcing, ensuring full alignment with internal operational and administrative guidelines.
• Strategic Contribution: Actively support department and firm-wide strategic goals by staying abreast of market trends, industry updates, technical developments, and professional body activities.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate audit teams. Deliver structured feedback, conduct formal performance reviews, and provide both structured and on-the- job training.
• Business Development & Growth: Manage an active business development strategy, driving organic growth across existing clients and leading prospective client pitches and tender proposals.
• Client Advisory & Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on audit planning and risk management, collaborate with partners on special consultancy engagements, and foster long-term client relationships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships across internal departments (Tax, Corporate Governance/Company Secretarial, Advisory) to support integrated service delivery for clients.

Person Specification

• Professional Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is essential.
• Post-Qualification Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) within a professional audit practice setting.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth, practical knowledge of Irish GAAP, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs Ireland), and Irish Company Law.
• Audit Software Skills: Hands-on experience with CaseWare or modern electronic audit software packages (highly advantageous).
• Project & Team Management: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing complex audit portfolios, and balancing concurrent projects under strict deadlines.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial instinct with proven ability in fee quotes, portfolio profitability, business development, and strategic client advisory.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of building trusted relationships with senior client executives and partners.