Senior Accountant

Ifac Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Generous annual leave

Blended WFH

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Ifac in Cavan is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to work closely with Partners and specialist teams, delivering expert advisory and accounting services to SME clients.

You will play a key role in driving growth, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the firm’s next phase of development. This is a full-time role in a high-growth professional services environment.

Qualifications

• CPA/ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of three years’ experience in Public Practice.
• Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Review financial accounts and tax computations for sole traders, companies and partnerships.
• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and drive client impact.
• Contribute to growth and development of the Practice.

Skills

CPA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Public practice experience

Client advisory

Job description

Are you ready to join a high-performance accounting team delivering excellent client advice and outcomes?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Accountant to join our Cavan Office and work closely with our Partners and specialist teams.

The Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Ireland's fastest growing professional service Firms. Our Senior Accountant will work closely with our Partners in our Cavan Office – to drive the next phase of growth and client impact across the region. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide expert advisory and accounting services to our SME clients.

About Ifac

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, agri, and family business sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Ifac is also one of Ireland’s Top 200 Employers 2025 as listed by the Irish Independent in partnership with Statista, and a PrimeGlobal member firm. As Ireland's largest farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, ifac is proud to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Our Purpose

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

Why Join Ifac?

At Ifac, we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work with industry-leading experts and clients in Ireland’s farming, food, agribusiness, and SME sectors.
• Be part of a values-driven culture emphasising collaboration, commitment, energy, respect, and foresight.
• Build a great career, help us achieve our ambitions and help shape the future of Ireland’s business landscape.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Making an impact

We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimize opportunities. Our Senior Accountant will be a trusted advisor and a key support to clients in achieving their ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing financial accounts and tax computations for sole traders, companies and partnerships.
• Management of a portfolio of clients with a focus on SME sector.
• Our new Senior Accountant will be a key member of our expert team and contribute to the growth and development of the Practice.

You will be:

• A CPA/ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience working in a Public Practice environment.
• Strong attention to detail and technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• A passion for helping businesses achieve their potential.

Rewards

Our Senior Accountant will receive;

• Market-leading compensation and benefits package
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Supportive family orientated workplace policies
• Blended WFH
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Access to a bike to work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Well-being benefits, including a Digital Doctors programme.
• Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year.