Practice Accountant

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

CPD funding

Modern Kilkenny office

Flexible working by agreement

Direct access to Partners

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior in Kilkenny. The role involves leading audit and statutory accounts engagements, mentoring trainees, and serving as a primary client contact while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will work across audit, accounting, taxation, and advisory services within a respected firm that values progression, strong client relationships, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• 2-4 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Hands-on experience in statutory audit and accounts preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK FRS 102 and auditing standards.
• Experience guiding junior staff and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit and statutory accounts engagements for diverse clients.
• Build direct client relationships and act as day-to-day contact for queries.
• Mentor and coach trainee accountants on engagements.
• Manage own workflow and allocate work to juniors to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support Managers and Partners with technical advice and cross-department collaboration.
• Pursue continuous technical learning and contribute to team efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Audit execution

Client relationship

Mentoring trainees

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

2-4 years PQE

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior (Newly Qualified / Senior Level)

About the Firm:

Our client is one of Ireland’s premier independent accountancy and advisory practices. Operating from a modern, central base in Kilkenny, they have been trusted advisers to family-run enterprises, owner-managed businesses, and professional practices nationwide for over six decades. Their deep-rooted reputation is reflected in their multi-generational client relationships, often advising the second and third generations of the founding businesses they originally partnered with.

The firm is experiencing consistent expansion across its audit, accounting, taxation, corporate finance, and wealth management divisions.

The Opportunity:

This role represents an ideal next step for an ambitious accountant who has established a solid technical grounding in practice and is eager to step up into greater client ownership and team guidance. Working across a diverse range of audit and financial reporting engagements, you will help mentor junior colleagues on assignments and serve as a direct point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and complete audit and statutory accounts engagements for a diverse client base, spanning family enterprises, SMEs, and not-for-profit entities.
• Foster strong, direct relationships with clients, acting as a dependable day-to-day contact for queries and updates.
• Guide and support trainee accountants during engagements, reviewing sections of work and offering practical, on-the-job coaching.
• Effectively manage your own workflow alongside junior team allocations to ensure assignments remain on budget and meet key deadlines.
• Assist Managers and Partners in delivering tailored technical advice, collaborating with specialist departments across the firm where required.
• Actively drive your own continuous technical learning while helping to nurture the progression of junior colleagues.
• Participate in internal operational initiatives aimed at enhancing team efficiency and service delivery.

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 2-4 years PQE is essential.
• Solid practice background with hands-on experience across both statutory audit and accounts preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of current Irish/UK financial reporting standards (FRS 102) and auditing standards.
• Prior experience guiding or reviewing the work of junior trainees on engagements (or a readiness to step into this responsibility).
• Approachable and confident in liaising directly with clients, with a genuine interest in relationship building.
• Clear, articulate written and verbal communication skills.
• Structured and proactive, capable of balancing competing priorities across multiple live files.
• Enthusiastic about personal growth and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What is on Offer:

• Exposure to an engaging, varied client portfolio with meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Direct access to Partners within a flat, approachable, and non-hierarchical structure.
• Clear, merit-based career progression opportunities inside a steadily growing practice.
• Flexible working arrangements by agreement within a high-trust culture.
• Dedicated support and funding for your continuing professional development (CPD).
• A vibrant, modern office environment in the heart of Kilkenny city, working alongside a cohesive, long-serving team.