Qualified Audit Senior

BDO; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Secure bike parking

Onsite café with complimentary barista

Health insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

BDO Ireland is seeking a dynamic and experienced Qualified Senior to join our Audit Department. You will manage all stages of audits, from planning to completion, across a diverse portfolio of international clients, supervising audit teams and acting as the main client contact during onsite fieldwork.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and thorough audit knowledge. You will coordinate assignments, ensure budgets and deadlines are met, and adapt to sector-specific

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant credentials are required (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• 3–4 years audit experience or equivalent within professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of external audits from planning to completion.
• Supervise audit teams of up to three people and coordinate assignments.
• Be the main client contact during onsite fieldwork and manage client expectations.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Client service

Adaptability

Audit standards

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

CaseWare

MS Office

Job description

Description

BDO Ireland is seeking a dynamic and experienced Qualified Senior to join our Audit Department. As a key contributor to our ongoing business transformation, you will play a pivotal role in driving our ambitious growth strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage all stages of audits, from planning to completion, across a diverse portfolio of International clients. You will supervise audit teams of up to three members, coordinate assignments, and act as the primary client contact during onsite fieldwork, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations. Strong leadership, communication skills, and audit experience are essential, as is the ability to adapt to the unique requirements of each sector.

At BDO, we celebrate individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work. We value your unique perspective and want to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Your voice matters here. With the right challenges and support, you can shape your career to align with your strengths, skills, and passions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of external audits including planning, execution and completion
• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of teams of up to 3 people on various audit assignments
• Will be the main point of contact during onsite audit field with clients, and responsible for communicating with, and managing client expectations
• Effective communication with management and partner on progress and status of various audits will be a key requirement
• Required to work across a wide range of audit assignments and work on multiple teams
• Time management, work in progress management, delegation, use of initiative, excellent communication and assertiveness are skills required for this level
• Adhering to budgets and ensure deadlines are met will be a key element to the role

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• 3 - 4 years Audit experience
• Strong technical knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and client service ethos
• Adaptable to change
• Proficient on MS office (essential) and CaseWare (preferable)
• Good leadership and delegation skills
• Knowledge of APT (advantageous)

Benefits

Office Facilities

• State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
• Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
• Secure bike parking
• Onsite café with complimentary barista

Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
• Take a Me Day
• Digital Doctor access
• Mini Health Assessments
• Expanded Health Insurance providers

Work Equipment & Resources

• Laptop
• Annual Professional Subscription
• Membership Fees
• Career Progression
• L&D initiatives

Income Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Green Travel Allowance
• Pension Contribution

BDO is an equal opportunities employer

About BDO Ireland

BDO Ireland LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm that provides Audit, Tax, Deals, and Consulting, Risk & Outsourcing (CR&O) services to entrepreneurial, growing and ambitious businesses.

Following our merger with BDO UK in July 2026, we operate out of 19 locations across the UK and Ireland. Employing 8,500 people and with revenues of approximately €1.2 billion, we are one of Europe’s largest accountancy organisations focused on the ambitious and entrepreneurial mid-market.

With more than 100 years of experience and a strong entrepreneurial heritage, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses at every stage of their journey - from start-up to FTSE, from local markets to international growth.

We put our people and our clients at the centre of everything we do - delivering insight and quality, and in doing the right thing for business and society.

BDO Ireland LLP is part of the BDO International network, providing professional services in 169 countries, with 95,000 people working out of 870 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$11 billion.