Aviation Advisory Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland invites a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with 4-5 years in accounting and audit to join its Aviation Advisory team in Dublin. You will deliver financial outputs, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while gaining exposure to IFRS and Irish GAAP within a top-tier advisory setting.

The role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic, collaborative environment, with occasional client visits to deliver best-in-class service across the aviation leasing

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• 4-5 years accounting/audit experience
• Audit experience from a top-ten firm would be advantageous
• Ability to interpret financial statements
• Experience of accounting standards - IFRS and Irish GAAP
• Internal audit experience would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced excel and analytical skills
• Ability to understand problems quickly with a growth mindset and identify solutions
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others
• Skilled in motivating and managing staff to successfully meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Deliver on financial report outputs (financial models, financial statements, analysis etc.)
• Supervise and train more junior members of the team to ensure the firm’s standards are continuously achieved
• Analyse & establish the root cause of data issues
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services
• Develop knowledge of core processes within aircraft leasing (maintenance reserves & aircraft lease management)
• Oversee the work of trainees and seniors on client finance engagements
• Support & manage projects & initiatives

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Audit experience

Advanced Excel

Communication

Team player

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland invites a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with 4-5 years in accounting and audit to join its Aviation Advisory team in Dublin. You will deliver financial outputs, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while gaining exposure to IFRS and Irish GAAP within a top-tier advisory setting.

The role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic, collaborative environment, with occasional client visits to deliver best-in-class service across the aviation leasing