Senior Practice Manager - Hybrid SME Advisory Lead

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working (up to 2 days WFH)

Pension

Life Assurance

PHI – Income Protection

Social Club

Professional Subscription

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment in Dublin 2 is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients across sectors. You will act as a trusted adviser, oversee service delivery, and collaborate with partners on growth initiatives.

This role offers autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to develop a team of accountants, drive accounting technology and AI adoption, and enhance client service through strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with 7+ years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 2 years at senior manager level in practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients and preparing statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for a portfolio of clients as primary relationship manager.
• Lead client meetings and present financial insights to directors and owners.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and trainees.
• Resource planning and workflow management across engagements.
• Drive accounting technology strategy and AI adoption.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Technology awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Accounting technology

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment in Dublin 2 is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients across sectors. You will act as a trusted adviser, oversee service delivery, and collaborate with partners on growth initiatives.

This role offers autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to develop a team of accountants, drive accounting technology and AI adoption, and enhance client service through strategic oversight.