Senior Accountant (Practice)

GPC Finance; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel saver scheme

Regular firm social events

Job summary

A well-established accounting practice in Ireland is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage client portfolios and provide high-quality audit and advisory services. The role offers a competitive salary between €55,000 and €65,000, along with benefits like a pension contribution, professional development, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with a solid understanding of Irish GAAP and tax compliance. This position also includes mentorship opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience at Senior Accountant level.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience within a professional practice.
• Strong technical grounding in Irish GAAP and familiarity with FRS 102.
• Solid understanding of Irish tax compliance for individuals and companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients and prepare management accounts.
• Provide high-quality accounting and advisory services to clients.
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and companies.
• Support junior colleagues through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Full qualification as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent

Experience in a professional practice environment

Strong technical grounding in Irish GAAP

Understanding of Irish tax compliance

Supervising or mentoring junior colleagues

Highly organized and detail-focused

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Qualification as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent

Tools

Surf Accounts

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a well-established mid-tier accounting practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax, advisory, and outsourced accounting services to clients throughout Ireland and internationally. The firm supports a diverse portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, professional partnerships, and expanding international companies establishing operations in Ireland.
This Senior Accountant position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team where professional growth, client service excellence, and continuous development are central to the firm’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and tax filings in line with statutory and firm standards as a Senior Accountant.
• Provide high-quality accounting, compliance, and advisory services while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering clear financial insights.
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and companies, supporting broader compliance requirements and offering practical guidance.
• Support junior colleagues through coaching and feedback, contributing to efficient internal processes and consistent service delivery in line with the expectations of a Senior Accountant.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), ideally with experience operating at Senior Accountant level.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience within a professional practice environment.
• Strong technical grounding in Irish GAAP with familiarity in FRS 102.
• Solid understanding of Irish tax compliance for both individuals and companies.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working independently to deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Surf Accounts, Sage) and Microsoft Office.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: €55,000 – €65,000 DOE
• Pension Contribution
• Hybrid model offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote working, with flexibility to support work–life balance.
• Professional development – for a motivated Senior Accountant seeking long-term development.
• Career progression: – Clear and structured pathways for advancement, mentoring from experienced leaders, and opportunities to take on increased responsibility within a growing practice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, optional wellness workshops, and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Travel saver scheme
• Regular firm social events
• Access to an international professional network,
• Modern office facilities designed to support collaborative working.

If you are a Senior Accountant considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Katie Garvey for a confidential discussion. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

GPC Finance will not send any applicants CVS’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence