Finance Manager (NQ ACA) – FS & Funds Leader

Darwin Hawkins; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins in Limerick is seeking an ambitious qualified accountant to join a specialist international professional services firm focused on accounting, audit and assurance for financial services clients.

You will manage client relationships, support financial reporting, lead a small team and work with Partners on complex issues, with opportunities to progress into leadership and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with 1–3 years' PQE.
• Experience in financial services, ideally investment funds or asset management.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting or external audit experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset, strong organisational skills and interest in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: be the key contact for clients and ensure high service standards.
• Financial Reporting: review financial statements and support complex reporting engagements.
• Portfolio Management: manage a portfolio of client engagements and meet deadlines.
• Team Leadership: supervise and develop junior team members and support their progression.
• Technical Accounting: identify and resolve accounting and audit matters with senior colleagues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: work with Partners, Directors and international stakeholders.
• Audit & Assurance: oversee external audits from planning to completion.
• Process Improvement: contribute to improvements in reporting processes and methodologies.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Darwin Hawkins in Limerick is seeking an ambitious qualified accountant to join a specialist international professional services firm focused on accounting, audit and assurance for financial services clients.

You will manage client relationships, support financial reporting, lead a small team and work with Partners on complex issues, with opportunities to progress into leadership and international exposure.