Junior Partner / Senior Manager

Our client is an established and highly regarded Accountancy Practice based in North Dublin is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but growing firm with 13 FTEs.  You will have a clear pathway toward senior leadership and potential future equity/ownership for the right individual.

The Partners are continuing to win new business and expand the client base, while also planning a gradual step back from day-to-day operations over the next 3–5 years. This role is ideally suited to an ambitious, commercially minded accountant who is interested not only in a senior management position but also in the long-term potential to progress to Partner or Practice Owner level.

The Opportunity

This position can be structured to suit either:

• A senior accountant seeking a long-term leadership employee role, or
• An experienced professional interested in a succession planning pathway, with the possibility of moving toward equity participation or buy-in following an initial 12–18 month transition period.

You will work closely with the existing Partners to gain a deep understanding of the practice, its clients, systems and team, with the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business.


Key Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring a team of junior and part-qualified accountants.
• Planning and practice management.
• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Review and finalisation of:
  
  • Year-end Financial Statements
  • Management Accounts
  • VAT, PAYE/PRSI and Corporation Tax returns
  • Payroll and bookkeeping assignments
  • Audits (reducing number)
• Ensuring all compliance and statutory deadlines are met.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships.
• Supporting new client onboarding and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve internal systems and operational efficiency.
• Working closely with the Partners on strategic planning and succession preparation.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent).
• Strong Irish Practice Experience is essential with Audit/Accounts & Tax. 
• Previous experience in an Irish accountancy practice environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or manage staff.
• Commercial awareness and interest in practice operations and growth.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Ambition to progress into senior leadership and potentially ownership (desirable but not mandatory).

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a stable and reputable practice.
• Exposure to the operational and commercial side of running a firm.
• Clear and genuine progression pathway to Partner / Ownership level for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing practice.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and long-term potential.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys client interaction, team leadership and the prospect of playing a central role in the future evolution of a well-established firm.

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