Senior Accountant – Qualified / Part-Qualified Practice Experience Essential – Irish-Based Practice Location: The role is based in either the Portlaoise or Naas office, with occasional travel to other regional offices across Leinster and client locations throughout Ireland.
Job Overview: My client is seeking a Senior Accountant for an exciting opportunity within their practice.
This role is ideal for a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant with experience in Accountancy Practice.
Salary Range: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualification.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant Manage a portfolio of clients, providing business advisory support and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Design and implement audit plans, overseeing audit engagements for clients (auditing will make up 25% of the role).
Focus primarily on financial reporting, management accounting, and corporate/personal taxation, preparing financial statements and reports for clients.
Provide advisory services, including presenting financial reports to clients and offering tailored business advice.
Supervise and mentor trainees, providing guidance and training during assignments.
Assist in maintaining and developing strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services.
Plan and manage audit, audit-exempt, and project assignments to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
Ensure work is aligned with the strategic goals of the practice, liaising with internal teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
Collaborate with colleagues to identify new business opportunities and promote additional services to clients.
Work to deadlines, budget measures, and other KPIs, ensuring the growth and efficiency of the practice.
Provide high-level technical, business, and commercial advisory support to clients.
Key Skills & Qualifications for the successful Senior Accountant Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Irish-based practice.
Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or similar).
Strong technical knowledge in auditing, financial reporting, and taxation.
Experience in managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Ambitious, with a clear desire to progress a career in practice.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Information: Competitive salary based on experience and qualification.
Potential for an annual results-based bonus, with the possibility of earning up to 25% in addition to the base salary.
This role offers significant independence and a lot of freedom, providing an excellent opportunity for career progression and increased earning potential.
If you are a senior accountant who is looking for a challenging role with room for growth and the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be the perfect position for you.