Who We Are
UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited is a leading Top 20 Audit, Tax and Advisory practice in the Northeast of Ireland and a member of the global accountancy network UHY, ranked in the Top 20 networks worldwide.
UHY FDW has evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern and cutting-edge firms in today’s market. It has a significant market share across the northeast which is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning and adoption of new technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trendsetter within the sector.
We pride ourselves on being people-focused, and we understand the importance of attracting and retaining the highest calibre individuals. Our team of 8 directors and 80 staff deliver a first-class service across 4 offices to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and are excited to expand our team with individuals who will help us in fulfilling our purpose.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Audit Manager to join our dynamic Audit & Accounts team in Balbriggan. The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's Board of Directors to lead and oversee the operations of the Audit & Accounts team. The role involves overseeing audits, managing teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The successful candidate will provide guidance on financial reporting, risk management, and technical accounting matters, while maintaining the efficiency and profitability of engagements.
As a Senior Audit Manager within the firm your role will encompass a broad range of duties as are appropriate to that role as determined by the Firm, which will without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing shall include:
Leading, mentoring, and managing the Audit and Accounts team ensuring effective use of resources and skill development which will include conducting periodic performance appraisals.
Ensuring all engagements are completed in line with professional standards and compliance, in accordance with deadlines and agreed timeframes.
Providing training and professional development opportunities for the team.
The overseeing and reviewing of statutory financial statements, and accounts files for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
The review of corporation tax returns and ensuring filings are made in accordance with deadlines.
Maintaining and developing strong client relationships.
Identifying client needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring client satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality services as well as identifying opportunities to cross-sell services (e.g., tax, advisory) to existing clients
Participating in new business development by attending meetings with prospective clients, preparing proposals, and assisting in winning new business.
Liaising with all other departments ensuring all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
Managing the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and ensuring monthly agreed targets for billable work are achieved.
Maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and course attendance, and to fulfill the Institute’s CPD requirements.
Attending staff meetings and training as required.
To assist with ad hoc business consultancy.
Ensuring to uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
To carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job, the title of the role, and its grading, as requested by the Board of Directors.
About You
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent
Significant experience in audit and accounts preparation and extensive experience in leading audits and managing client relationships.
Proven ability to manage, lead and develop teams
You will have strong technical knowledge, e.g., UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s
You will have a commercial mindset to identify opportunities for growth and improvement for both clients and the firm.
You will be tech-savvy
You will have a pro-active approach to tasks, big and small.
You will be motivated by a fast-paced environment.
You will be keen to immerse yourself in our culture.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
You will have excellent planning and organisational ability.
You will have excellent attention to detail.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:
You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience
Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 12:30 Friday)
Generous holiday allowance with additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays & the ability to build up 5 additional per annum
Additional days annual leave after 5 years of service
Volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours programme/tuition
Free parking & Wellbeing Programme including smartphone app
CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture
Discounts available with partners for gym membership, hotel bookings, retail, and more & Onsite Food Truck & Games Room
Our Values
Our firm and entire team are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and we have aligned our core values to support us all in achieving this. Our core values are: Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Be Engaged & Be Passionate.
If you believe our company values align with your own, we would love you to be a part of our team.
Salary Level
Salary commensurate with experience.