Senior Audit Manager/Associate Director

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Top 10 professional services firm in Dublin is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead SME/owner-managed audits and drive practical, robust solutions. This role suits someone stepping up from a small-medium firm background who wants a clear path to leadership.

You'll manage engagements end-to-end, mentor teams, and collaborate with business owners and external stakeholders to improve processes and profitability.

Qualifications

• Audit experience in SME/OMB market required.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Proactive, effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Portolio/engagement management for SME audits from planning to completion.
• Provide practical accounting guidance to business owners and directors.
• Primary contact for clients; liaise with banks and lenders.
• Coordinate with internal teams for tax, corporate finance or succession planning.

Skills

Audit experience

SME audits

Technical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Cloud accounting tools

Job description

We are representing a Top 10 professional services firm in Dublin currently seeking a motivated and technically strong Audit Senior Manager with good audit experience in the SME/OMB market. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone from a small-medium sized firm background to take a step up and join a leading and high growth Top 10 firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business audits from planning through to completion, ensuring the audit approach is practical and tailored to private, entrepreneurial companies.
• Client Advisory: Work directly with business owners and directors to resolve accounting issues, providing clear, practical guidance that supports their business decisions and long-term goals.
• Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building close working relationships with founders and management teams, and liaising with external stakeholders such as banks and lenders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leverage deep client knowledge to identify broader business needs, introducing specialist internal teams for tax planning, corporate finance, or succession planning when appropriate.
• Financial & Project Ownership: Take responsibility for engagement economics, including budget management, staff resourcing, and timeline tracking to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach managers and senior audit staff, supporting their technical progression and helping them build confidence in managing client relationships.
• Process Efficiency: Promote the use of cloud accounting tools and modern workflows to streamline the audit process, minimizing disruption for client finance teams.

Skills & Experience

• Audit experience in a small-medium sized practice environment is preferred.
• Strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
• A motivated, effective team player with a proactive approach.