Senior Manager Advisory Services

Godfrey North; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey North is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its Financial Reporting & Advisory team. You will oversee the delivery of complex advisory engagements, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders while supporting organisations through technical accounting challenges, business transformation and evolving reporting requirements.

You will lead engagements for listed, multinational and large private businesses, mentor managers and expand client relationships, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Six years+ post-qualified experience within audit, financial reporting or accounting advisory.
• Experience leading large client engagements and managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience using CaseWare or comparable financial reporting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of financial reporting and accounting advisory engagements with exceptional client service.
• Provide expert technical advice across IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP.
• Advise on acquisitions, restructurings, consolidations, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee engagement planning, resource management, quality assurance and financial performance.
• Build long-term relationships with senior finance executives as a trusted advisor.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and wider team members.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across service lines and international teams.
• Promote governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Drive innovation and best practices across the advisory function.

Skills

IFRS/US GAAP

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Audit & advisory

CaseWare

Commercial awareness

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA qualified

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing advisory firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Manager to join its Financial Reporting & Advisory team. This is a senior leadership position suited to an ambitious professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a passion for developing client relationships.

As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex advisory engagements, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders while supporting organisations through technical accounting challenges, business transformation and evolving reporting requirements. You will play an influential role in developing client relationships, mentoring high-performing teams and contributing to the continued growth and success of the advisory practice.

Working with a broad range of listed companies, multinational organisations and large private businesses, you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders and help shape the strategic direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of financial reporting and accounting advisory engagements, ensuring exceptional client service and successful project delivery.
• Provide expert technical advice across IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP, supporting clients with complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Advise on transactions and business events including acquisitions, group restructurings, business combinations, consolidations, impairment reviews, lease accounting and revenue recognition.
• Take overall responsibility for engagement planning, resource management, quality assurance and financial performance.
• Build long-term relationships with senior finance executives, becoming a trusted advisor on technical and commercial matters.
• Lead, coach and develop managers and wider team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, delivering client presentations and strengthening existing client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across specialist service lines and international teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Promote excellence in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across all engagements.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice across the advisory function.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• A minimum of six years' post-qualified experience within audit, financial reporting or accounting advisory.
• Previous experience gained within a leading accountancy practice or advisory firm is highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and/or US GAAP, with the ability to apply complex accounting guidance in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading large client engagements and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with experience identifying opportunities to add value and grow client accounts.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using CaseWare or comparable financial reporting software is advantageous.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work of the highest standard.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to make decisions, inspire teams and drive results.