Katie McMahon
Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Carlow, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their Audit & Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with Partners on large international audit engagements while developing your leadership and client management expertise. The firm offers strong progression opportunities, a collaborative culture, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a large international audit portfolio, overseeing multiple group audits and ensuring engagements are delivered on time and within budget.
- Work closely with Partners and RIs, providing regular updates, managing client relationships, and delivering a proactive, high-quality service.
- Review audit and accounts work, ensuring compliance with firm quality standards, professional regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop staff while supporting business development initiatives, networking activities, and growth opportunities within existing client portfolios.
Requirements:
- ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ post-qualified experience in practice.
- Strong experience managing audit engagements and client relationships.
- CaseWare experience in audit and accounts preparation.
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements under FRS 102 and IFRS.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior team members.
- Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Business development experience and a commercial mindset.
- Experience in the digital asset sector or an interest in audit technology would be advantageous.
Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary: €60k-65k DOE.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Pension contribution.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Professional development and continuous training support.
- Clear progression opportunities to Senior Manager and Director level.
- Regular company events and staff social activities.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and EAP programme.
- Bike-to-Work Scheme.
- Death in Service benefit.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager looking to take ownership of high-profile audit engagements while advancing their career within a progressive and growing Carlow practice. For a confidential discussion, contact Katie McMahon at KatieR@GPCFinance.com.