Associate Director

Our client is looking for an ambitious Associate Director to lead our Audit & Accounts team in Balbriggan. In this key leadership role as Associate Director, you’ll manage a diverse client portfolio while guiding a talented team and working closely with the Board of Directors. With a clear path to Directorship, this Associate Director position offers strategic involvement in the firm’s growth and long‑term career progression.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and manage the Audit & Accounts team, drive performance reviews, training, and uphold a culture of accountability and ethics.
• Serve as the primary contact for a diverse portfolio, build long-term relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and cross-sell services.
• Oversee audits, financial statements, and tax filings, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102, IFRS, and ISAs while maintaining advanced technical knowledge.
• Collaborate with Directors on strategic goals, lead business development initiatives, monitor commercial outcomes, and champion digital innovation for efficiency and client success.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience across audit, accounts, and client portfolio management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and oversee complex audit engagements.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish and UK accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong commercial awareness with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships.
• Confident in using cloud-based platforms and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Inspirational leader with a passion for developing talent and driving business growth.

Benefits:

• €100k – €115k salary aligned with experience.
• Flexible hours with a four-and-a-half-day working week.
• Access to global network, including travel opportunities.
• Paid professional memberships and funded CPD/training programmes.
• Generous holiday allowance plus extra company days at Christmas and Easter with an option to accrue up to 5 additional annual leave days each year, with further entitlement after 5 years’ service.
• Comprehensive travel insurance and a dedicated volunteering day annually.
• Free parking and modern onsite perks including a food truck and games room.
• Wellbeing programme and discounts on gyms, hotels, and more.
• Commission incentives for introducing new clients and team members.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

This role offers an excellent platform for an Associate Director looking to advance their career within a supportive, modern, and growth-focused environment.

If you are seeking a new opportunity within a Dublin-based practice, please contact Katie McMahon on 086 827 9647 for further details. GPC Finance will not share any applicant’s CV with clients without prior consent after a comprehensive discussion. Rest assured that all conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.