Manager - Accounting & Tax

KellyPartners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Postgraduate support

Employee assistance programme

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kelly+Partners in Dublin is seeking a Manager - Accounting & Tax to lead client work, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Dublin office with autonomy and the strong support of experienced Partners.

You will collaborate with Partners and staff to deliver tax planning, financial statements, and compliance services, while mentoring juniors and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in an Accounting Practice.
• CPA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or similar.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act, and tax compliance.
• Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CCH.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and client expectation management.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership.
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners to ensure client work is completed timely.
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients.
• Lead and review financial statements under FRS 102 (and IFRS/UK GAAP if applicable).
• Oversee preparation of management accounts, CRO returns, income tax and corporation tax returns.
• Review junior staff work and provide timely feedback.
• Be a key contact for client onboarding and relationship management.
• Support process improvements and assist with proposals and business development.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Liaise with statutory authorities on behalf of clients.
• Participate in training seminars and team meetings.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Self-motivated

Education

CPA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Sage Accounting

QuickBooks

CCH

Job description

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission no matter where we have a presence: "to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

Why Join Us?

In addition to working a world class organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

Genuine Professional and Personal Growth: Develop a personalised plan that’s reviewed and discussed regularly to achieve your career goals. You'll have direct access to clients and partners, allowing you to make a real impact in people’s lives.

Diverse Clients & Development: Work with a variety of clients to expand your skills, and have access to professional training both in person and virtually.

We value outcomes, not just hours: Flexibility and trust are part of how we work.

Postgraduate Support & Assistance: Receive support for postgraduate studies and access our Employee Assistance Programme for both personal and professional support.

Build & Shape the Future: This is a unique opportunity to help establish, grow and shape the Dublin office from the ground up. You’ll have real ownership in your role, the autonomy to make an impact, with the backing and support of experienced Partners invested in your success.

Connected Team Environment: While based in Dublin, you will be part of a wider team, with ongoing collaboration and support from our established Wexford office.

Work local - Grow Global: Join our newly established Dublin office, backed by a firm with a global presence across Australia, Ireland, USA and Hong Kong.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Kelly+Partners next phase of growth. As a Manager - Accounting & Tax, you’ll take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships, while contributing to the growth of the Dublin office. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, supported by experienced Partners who are invested in your development and progression into leadership.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners and team members to ensure client work is completed in a timely manner.
• Work with Partners to provide tax planning and advisory services to clients.
• Lead and review financial statements under FRS 102 (and IFRS/UK GAAP if applicable).
• Oversee preparation of management accounts, CRO returns, income tax and corporation tax returns.
• Review work of junior staff and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Act as a key contact for client onboarding, day-to-day queries, and relationship management, contributing to service improvements and client retention.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with proposals and business development activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with staff training, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients.
• Participate in training seminars, team meetings and social events.

About You

• 6+ years' experience in an Accounting Practice.
• Holds a CPA/ACCA/ACA accountant qualification.l
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act, and tax compliance.
• Expertise in accounting / audit software, including Xero, Sage Accounting, Quickbooks and CCH.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of tasks and maintain productivity.
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic.