Senior Accountant

Total Talent; Wexford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Talent in Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing practice. The role offers varied responsibilities, significant client interaction, and leadership of a small accounting team.

You will oversee engagement progress, review year-end financials, and provide strategic guidance to a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with five years PQE in practice, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 5+ years' post-qualification experience in practice.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring a high standard of service and client satisfaction.
• Review and prepare year-end financial statements, management accounts, and statutory filings for a range of entities.
• Provide practical business advice and financial guidance to clients to support growth strategies.
• Monitor engagement progress and ensure deliverables meet deadlines.
• Lead planning and coordination of assignments across the accounting team.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance, coaching, and technical support where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day queries.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Accountant to join their growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on a varied role with significant client interaction, team leadership responsibilities, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Accountant to join their growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take on a varied role with significant client interaction, team leadership responsibilities, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring a consistently high standard of service and client satisfaction.
• Review and prepare year-end financial statements, management accounts, and statutory filings for a range of business entities.
• Provide practical business advice and financial guidance to clients, supporting informed decision-making and growth strategies.
• Monitor engagement progress and ensure client deliverables are completed accurately and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Lead the planning and coordination of assignments across the accounting team, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance, coaching, and technical support where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day queries.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to career development and continuous learning.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and supporting junior staff.
• Resident in Ireland.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within a practice environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues alike.