Senior Accountant

Sigmar Recruitment; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employer pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Professional training

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant for Kilkenny, Ireland, offering a hybrid, permanent position. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and business support with a proactive, client-focused approach.

The role requires ACA/ACCA and at least three years in Irish public practice, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication. You will collaborate with senior staff and support junior team members, contributing to a growing

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with at least three years' public practice experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax computations.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

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

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

ACA/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.