Associate Director

My client is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Associate Director to lead an established Audit & Accounts team based in Balbriggan.

This is a key leadership position for an experienced professional ready to take the next major step in their career.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee a talented team, and manage a strong client portfolio across multiple sectors. This role offers a clear and genuine progression path to Directorship, with ongoing involvement in strategic decision-making and firmwide growth.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary contact for a broad client portfolio.
• Build, strengthen and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify client needs and deliver tailored, commercial solutions.
• Cross-sell relevant services to enhance client outcomes.
• Oversee and review statutory audits and financial statements across various entities.
• Review corporation tax returns and ensure timely filing.
• Ensure all work complies with professional, ethical and regulatory requirements (UK GAAP, FRS 102, IFRS, ISAs).
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and fulfil CPD obligations.
• Work with senior leadership on departmental and firmwide strategic plans
• Support business development, including proposals, pitching and onboarding new clients.
• Manage WIP, resource planning and fee recovery to ensure strong commercial performance.
• Lead, mentor and grow the Audit & Accounts team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Conduct performance reviews and develop individual training plans.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experiences:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualification experience in audit, accounts and client management
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex assignments
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish/UK accounting and auditing standards
• Commercially astute with a strategic, growth-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable using cloud-based platforms and digital tools
• Organised, detail-focused and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• A natural leader who enjoys developing others and driving business success.

Package:
Competitive Salary - DoE
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Pension
Travel Insurance
Onsite Parking
Wellbeing programme.

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