Practice Accountant

Morgan McKinley; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Kilkenny is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join an established accounting practice. You will work across statutory audit, accounts preparation, and tax compliance while collaborating with managers and senior staff.

The role emphasizes client-focused service, professional development, and team mentorship in a supportive environment that encourages growth.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) with practice experience.
• Solid experience in preparing accounts from primary records.
• Experience with Irish tax compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation: Prepare and finalise client accounts from primary records in line with current accounting standards (FRS 102 / 105).
• Audit & Assurance: Complete statutory audit files from planning through to completion in accordance with auditing standards.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file client tax returns (Corporation Tax, Income Tax, VAT), ensuring full compliance with Irish Revenue legislation.
• Reporting & Advisory: Draft clear financial reports and management information tailored to individual client needs.
• Deadline & Budget Management: Manage workflows to deliver assignments within agreed time budgets, firm quality standards, and statutory CRO/Revenue deadlines.
• Mentorship: Coach, review, and support trainee accountants and junior team members across technical accounts prep, audit, and tax tasks.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Client-facing

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Job description

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join a thriving, established accounting practice in Kilkenny. The firm provides tailored, high-quality financial services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs and individuals, priding itself on long-lasting client relationships and a supportive, collaborative work environment where team members can genuinely grow.

Working closely with managers, senior team members, and specialist departments, you will gain broad exposure across statutory audit, accounts preparation, and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation: Prepare and finalise client accounts from primary records in line with current accounting standards (FRS 102 / 105).
• Audit & Assurance: Complete statutory audit files from planning through to completion in accordance with auditing standards.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file client tax returns (Corporation Tax, Income Tax, VAT), ensuring full compliance with Irish Revenue legislation.
• Reporting & Advisory: Draft clear financial reports and management information tailored to individual client needs.
• Deadline & Budget Management: Manage workflows to deliver assignments within agreed time budgets, firm quality standards, and statutory CRO/Revenue deadlines.
• Mentorship: Coach, review, and support trainee accountants and junior team members across technical accounts prep, audit, and tax tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA) with proven experience in an Irish accountancy practice.
• Technical Background: Solid capability in preparing accounts from incomplete or primary records; prior exposure to audit and Irish tax compliance is an advantage.
• Skill Set: Strong commercial acumen, interpersonal skills, and client-facing confidence, with the ability to manage assignments independently.
• Team Focus: Collaborative mindset with an interest in guiding and developing junior staff.

What's On Offer

An excellent platform for an ambitious practice professional to broaden their expertise across accounting, audit, tax, and advisory alongside a highly experienced management team.