SME Manager Accountant

About the Role

A rapidly growing and ambitious accountancy practice is seeking a Manager to join their SME Accounting & Advisory team. This is a key leadership position, responsible for managing a talented team, overseeing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality delivery of accounting and advisory services.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking, client-focused environment while contributing to the growth and development of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SME Accounting & Advisory team (currently 12 members)
• Organise and oversee monthly workflow, ensuring timely delivery of:
  
  • Financial Statements
  • Management Accounts
  • Corporation Tax and VAT
  • Other accounting and advisory assignments
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop team members
• Manage client relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery
• Monitor team KPIs and performance metrics, reporting to senior management
• Identify additional billing opportunities within the client portfolio
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards, firm policies, and deadlines
• Oversee time-sheet approvals and billing processes
• Collaborate with partners and management team to meet department objectives

Skills & Experience Required

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified
• 4+ years PQE in Irish practice, with people management experience
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (IAS, FRS 102, IFRS, Auditing Standards)
• Knowledge of the Irish tax system; some audit experience preferred
• Excellent understanding of accounting software packages
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication abilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work within budgets
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Waterford-based with hybrid working (approx. 60/40 split: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team within an ambitious, people-focused environment