Accountant

Our client a well-established, mid-tier accounting practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, tax, advisory, and outsourced accounting solutions to clients across Ireland and internationally. The firm works closely with a diverse portfolio that includes owner-managed businesses, SMEs, professional partnerships, and growing international companies establishing operations in Ireland.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment where professional growth and client service excellence are central to the firm’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and tax filings.
• Deliver high-quality accounting, compliance, and advisory services in line with statutory requirements and firm standards.
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, directors, and sole traders, and assist with corporation tax compliance as required.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, provide financial insights, and build strong professional relationships.
• Review work prepared by junior team members, providing feedback, coaching, and technical support.
• Assist in developing and improving internal processes to ensure efficiency and consistency in service delivery.
• Stay current on accounting and regulatory developments to ensure compliance and best practice.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1year post-qualification experience within a professional practice environment.
• Solid technical grounding in Irish GAAP and familiarity with FRS 102.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish tax compliance for both individuals and companies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and explain complex financial information clearly.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Surf Accounts, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Salary & Benefit

• Salary: €55,000 – €65,000
• Flexible working: Hybrid model combining office collaboration and remote working.
• Professional development: Ongoing training, CPD support, and funded membership of professional bodies.
• Career progression: Structured pathways for advancement within a growing practice.
• Health & wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, wellbeing initiatives, and supportive culture.
• Additional benefits: Travel saver scheme, firm social events, mentoring programmes, and access to international network resources