Client Lead Accountant

Total Talent Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Events

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Wellness Programme

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions in Dublin City Centre is seeking a Client Lead Accountant to act as a trusted financial partner for a portfolio of clients, delivering insights, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate with business owners and senior stakeholders, helping them understand performance and drive growth through robust management accounts and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 5+ years post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with portfolio of clients as primary financial advisor.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts with analysis and recommendations.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, financial models and budgets for planning and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities for growth.
• Lead budget preparation and variance analysis with insight into KPIs.

Skills

Management reporting

Forecasting & budgeting

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA/CIMA Chartered Accountant

Tools

Xero

Sage

SAP

Job description

Client Lead Accountant (52524) Dublin City Centre, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR70000 - EUR80000 per annum + Great Benefits Package

We are seeking a Client Lead Accountant to act as a trusted financial partner for a portfolio of clients. This role is focused on building strong client relationships, delivering meaningful financial insights, and supporting businesses with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with business owners and senior stakeholders, helping them understand their financial performance and achieve their growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary financial advisor.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, providing clear analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, financial models, and budgets to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive business growth.
• Lead budget preparation and variance analysis, providing insight into key performance drivers.
• Deliver management information and financial reports to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support clients with strategic planning, profitability analysis, and commercial decision-making.
• Provide proactive advice on financial processes, controls, and overall business performance.
• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to build lasting client relationships and act as a trusted business partner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organised with excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP platforms is advantageous.
• Company Events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Professional Membership Fees Paid
• Wellness Programme