Senior Accountant

Sigmar Recruitment; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Professional training

Career progression

Diverse client portfolio

Supportive, collaborative environment

Employee well-being initiatives

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Kilkenny, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing professional services team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and business support with a hands-on, client-focused approach.

The role requires ACA/ACCA, 3+ years in Irish public practice, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• At least three years' experience in an Irish public practice environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax computations.
• Strong technical knowledge with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and client relationships.
• Proactive, commercially minded and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review year-end financial accounts.
• Review tax computations and related compliance work.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Provide practical accounting and commercial advice.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Manage deadlines across multiple assignments.
• Work with senior colleagues and support junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Client focus

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Senior Accountant | Kilkenny

Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

An established professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team in Kilkenny.

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients, including companies, partnerships and sole traders, while providing high-quality accounting, tax and business support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review year-end financial accounts.
• Review tax computations and related compliance work.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Provide practical accounting and commercial advice.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Manage deadlines across multiple assignments.
• Work with senior colleagues and support junior team members.

What You’ll Need

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least three years' experience in an Irish public practice environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax computations.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and client relationships.
• A proactive, commercially minded and client-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working.
• Employer pension contribution and generous annual leave.
• Professional training and career progression.
• Varied client portfolio and increasing responsibility.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Employee assistance, well-being initiatives and additional lifestyle benefits.