Audit & Accounts Manager

Our client, a well-established South Dublin accountancy practice and they are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their leadership team. Reporting directly to the Partners, this is a senior position offering genuine responsibility, client ownership and a clear pathway to further progression within the firm.

This is a broad Audit and Accounts role, ideally suited to someone currently working in a medium-sized practice who enjoys building long-term client relationships and being involved in all aspects of client service, rather than specialising in one narrow area.

The successful candidate will become a key member of the firm's management team, working closely with the Partners to deliver high-quality audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SME, owner-managed and corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a broad range of industries.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to the highest professional standards.
• Review statutory financial statements prepared under relevant accounting standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused advice and developing long-term relationships.
• Work directly with the Partners on complex assignments, technical matters and business development initiatives.
• Review and supervise the work of Audit Seniors and junior team members, providing coaching, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, professional and quality control requirements.
• Assist in improving audit methodologies, internal processes and operational efficiencies.
• Support practice growth by identifying additional service opportunities within the existing client base.
• Participate in staff development, performance management and recruitment.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Significant experience in an audit role within an Irish accountancy practice.
• Previous experience managing a client portfolio and leading audit engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish GAAP, auditing standards and company law.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical advice to business owners and management teams.

Desirable

• Experience acting as a Responsible Individual (RI) or the ambition and capability to become an RI in the future.
• Experience working with SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Exposure to advisory and business consulting assignments. 
• Good Attitude and desire to progress in role.

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