Location: Dundalk
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 to strengthen our existing audit team and this role would be suitable for an ambitious and motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and would enjoy a hands on role.
The firm provides career focused developmental programmes and trainings with various external experts and training partners to assist our staff with personal and professional growth at all levels to ensure their careers progress.
We put a high focus on work-life balance and prefer to promote internally, opening opportunities for fast career progression.
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
Ability to build up 5 additional days annual leave per annum
Additional days annual leave after 5 years of service
Paid Professional Membership
UHY Network opportunities
Volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
Training and continuous learning
Funded CPD hours programme
Funded tuition
Free parking
CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
Wellbeing programme, including My Healthy Advantage smartphone app
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
On-site games room
Food truck on location
A fun and inclusive team working environment
The Role
As an Audit and Accounts Senior 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:-
Supervise a portfolio of audit and account engagements within the deadlines laid down by your team manager.
Oversee and review statutory financial statements, accounts files for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Review corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff members and ensure fillings are made in accordance with deadlines.
Supervise junior staff and assist with technical queries and professional development including conducting periodic appraisals.
Meet with clients during the course of each assignment for the purposes of garnering the information and explanations required to satisfactorily complete the task within deadline and budget.
Liaise with all other departments within the firm to ensure any other potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
Manage the profitable recovery of work in progress and ensure the monthly agreed targets for billable work is achieved.
Attendance at clients’ premises where so ever situated to ensure proper completion of the assignment.
Attendance at clients’ stock takes to ensure full and proper performance of an audit. The attendance at same may require you to attend those clients’ premises outside of normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, where they fall due.
Attendance at closing meetings with managers and directors with the clients on completion of the assignment. These meetings may require you to attend outside of normal working hours.
Preparation of reports, returns and other such documentation on behalf of clients for submission to the Revenue Commissioners (Ireland), HM Revenue & Customs (UK) Companies Registration Office (Ireland), Companies House (UK) and any other similar body in whatsoever jurisdiction in which we may be requested to act.
Drafting internal and external communication materials for approval by the Firm.
Conducting research and preparing and presenting reports both internally and externally to either clients or other interested third parties.
Taking responsibility for client relationships with those clients assigned to your team
Preparation of internal management reports to confirm the status of assignments on which you are currently working.
All other various ad hoc assignments or tasks that may be given to you as part of your employment.
About You
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent
Experience working in a fast-paced audit department or practice
Proven ability to manage and lead teams
You will have strong technical knowledge, e.g., UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s
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
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.