Senior Accountant - Partner-Led Practice, Diverse Clients

Downey Osborne; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to Partners

Continued professional development

Job summary

Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established independent accountancy practice in South Dublin to recruit a Senior Accountant. You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work in a hands-on, partner-led environment.

The role suits a qualified accountant who enjoys client interaction, direct access to Partners, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within an independent practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant practice experience.
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a range of clients.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Experience across personal and corporate tax desirable.
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients.
• Comfortable dealing directly with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
• Keen to develop within an independent practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Prepare and review accounts and financial statements.
• Manage client deadlines and ensure work is completed accurately.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Deal with day-to-day client queries.
• Provide practical accounting support and advice.
• Often: Prepare and review management accounts.
• Assist with corporate and personal tax compliance.
• Liaise directly with business owners and senior client contacts.
• Review work completed by junior members of the team.
• Work closely with Partners on client assignments.
• Identify issues and opportunities within client accounts.
• Occasionally: Assist with advisory and project-based assignments.
• Attend client meetings alongside Partners.
• Support new client onboarding.
• Assist with business development and networking activity.
• Contribute to improvements across the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Independent working

Proactive approach

Business development awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established independent accountancy practice in South Dublin to recruit a Senior Accountant. You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients and gain exposure across accounts, tax and advisory work in a hands-on, partner-led environment.

The role suits a qualified accountant who enjoys client interaction, direct access to Partners, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within an independent practice.