The Role

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Accountant in Practice to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of SME clients and be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, audit and tax work within agreed timelines and budgets.

This role is suited to a professional who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, with a practical, solutions-focused approach to client service.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Client Work

• Preparation and review of year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies under FRS 102 / FRS 105

• Preparation and review of management accounts

• Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax (CT1) and Income Tax (Form 11) returns and related computations

• Preparation and filing of VAT, PAYE and Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) returns

• Payroll processing and bookkeeping

• Preparation of audit-exempt files and audit files to partner review stage, including PQA (ICAI / OmniPro)

• Liaising with Revenue, clients and other professional advisers

• Identifying technical or commercial issues and escalating where appropriate

• Assisting with tax planning opportunities suitable for SME clients

Planning, Delivery & Budget Management

• Planning assignments to ensure efficient delivery

• Managing own portfolio of work to meet agreed deadlines and fee budgets

• Monitoring job progress and proactively communicating any issues

• Understanding the commercial realities of fee-sensitive SME clients

• Contributing to improvements in workflows, templates and internal processes

Client Relationship Management

• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with SME clients

• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, both verbally and in writing

• Explaining technical matters in a practical and accessible manner

• Responding to day-to-day client queries in a timely and solutions-focused way

Team Contribution

• Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues in a small-team environment

• Supporting and mentoring junior staff where appropriate

• Taking ownership of work and accountability for outcomes

• Maintaining a positive, flexible and professional attitude, particularly during busy periods

 

The Person

 

Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a small or medium-sized Irish accountancy practice

• Strong technical knowledge of Irish accounting standards, ISAs and tax legislation

• Experience working with SME clients

• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work within agreed budgets

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Strong communication skills (email, written correspondence and telephone)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team

• Experience using common practice software, including Xero, Bright Accounts Production, Thesaurus, ITSS, CORE and ROS

Desirable

• Broad practice experience rather than narrow specialisation

• Exposure to advisory or value-added client work

• Experience reviewing or supervising junior staff

The Package

What’s on Offer

• Competitive market salary, commensurate with experience

• Group pension and risk benefits

• Exposure to a broad and varied SME client base

• Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment

• Real responsibility and direct involvement in client relationships

• Opportunities for professional growth within a small practice

• A balanced approach to work that recognises both practice demands and personal commitment