Director - Accounting and Advisory

Morgan McKinley; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking an experienced Director - Accounting & Advisory to shape the future of their SME Division in Waterford. You will lead a team, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality service delivery. A minimum of 5 years of Irish practice experience and ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification are required. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant responsibility in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Irish practice.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish tax system.
• Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a team of accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of client assignments in line with departmental workflow processes.
• Plan and complete statutory accounts, audits, and tax returns.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Practice

Tax

Audit

Education

ACA / ACCA / CPA qualification

Tools

Accounting software packages

Job description

Director - Accounting & Advisory (SME Division)

Location: Waterford, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director - Accounting & Advisory to join a rapidly growing professional services firm as part of its ambitious expansion plans. This newly created position represents a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm's SME Accounting and Advisory Division.

As Director, you will lead and develop a growing team (currently 12 people) with additional support from other departments. You will be responsible for managing key client relationships, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services, and achieving monthly billing targets. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely delivery of client assignments in line with departmental workflow processes and billing targets.
• Plan, organise, and complete statutory accounts, audits, management accounts, and tax returns (including Corporation Tax and VAT) according to the workflow plan.
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc advisory assignments as required.
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients and build strong, direct client relationships.
• Achieve and maintain monthly billing targets.
• Complete all engagements in compliance with the firm's established procedures and quality standards.
• Record and report all relevant KPIs to support the team's performance management.
• Lead and manage the Accounting & Advisory SME team in collaboration with the department's partner.
• Work closely with the partner and wider team to ensure departmental KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Fitzgerald Power's values in all aspects of your work and leadership.

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified professional.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Irish practice.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish tax system.
• Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a team of accounting professionals.
• Excellent technical expertise in accounting and auditing standards (IAS, IFRS, Auditing Standards, etc.).
• Ambition and drive to contribute to a rapidly growing department.
• Proficiency in accounting software packages.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
• Ability to follow direction while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and planning abilities.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Skills: Qualified Accountant Practice Tax Audit