Part Qualified Chartered Accountant | SME Firm

Clarity Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME firm in Dublin South is seeking a Part-Qualified Chartered Accountant to join their Audit & Accounts team. The ideal candidate will be currently studying or committed to the ACA qualification. This role offers broad exposure across audit, accounts, and advisory work, ensuring a supportive environment with structured training and mentoring. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage workloads effectively are essential. Apply to advance your career in a high-quality practice environment.

Benefits

Full support to complete ACA qualification

Structured training from experienced managers

Collaborative working environment

Long-term progression pathways

Qualifications

• Currently studying for the ACA qualification or committed to studying.
• Preferred experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong academic background with interest in audit and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist on audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Prepare statutory financial statements for SME clients.
• Assist with preparing Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and VAT returns.
• Support preparation of management accounts and advisory reports.
• Maintain books and records for various clients.
• Liaise with clients under guidance from Managers and Partners.
• Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
• Develop technical knowledge in line with ACA training.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA / Chartered Accountant qualification commitment

Job description

Part-Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) | Dublin South / City

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing SME firm of Chartered Accountants based in Dublin South/City, advising a diverse client base across property and construction, financial services, technology, marketing and communications, and not-for-profit organisations.

As part of their continued growth, the firm is now seeking to recruit a Part-Qualified Chartered Accountant to join their Audit & Accounts team. This role is ideally suited to someone currently undertaking, or committed to undertaking, the ACA / Chartered Accountant qualification and looking to complete their training in a high-quality SME practice environment.

You will gain broad exposure across audit, accounts, and advisory work, working closely with Managers and Partners while progressing through your professional exams.

What's on Offer

• Full support to complete the ACA / Chartered Accountant qualification

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced Managers and Partners

• Broad exposure to audit, accounts, and advisory work

• Varied SME and owner-managed client portfolio

• Supportive, collegiate working environment

• Clear long-term progression pathway within the firm

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting on audit assignments from planning through to completion

• Preparation of statutory financial statements for SME and owner-managed clients

• Assisting with the preparation of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and VAT returns

• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and advisory reports

• Maintaining books and records for a range of clients

• Liaising with clients under the guidance of Managers and Partners

• Working collaboratively with senior and junior team members to meet deadlines

• Developing technical knowledge in line with ACA training requirements

Candidate Profile

• Currently studying, or committed to studying, the ACA / Chartered Accountant qualification

• Relevant experience in an accountancy practice environment preferred

• Strong academic background with a genuine interest in audit and accounting

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail with a willingness to learn

• Ability to manage deadlines and workload alongside exam commitments

• Motivated, ambitious, and keen to build a long-term career in practice

Next Steps

If you are looking to complete your ACA training within a high-quality SME firm offering excellent exposure and support, this could be a strong next step.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Patrick O'Rourke is a Professional Services Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Partner level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please get in touch directly.