Audit Manager | SME Firm | South Dublin

Audit and Accounts Manager | Dublin South / City

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing SME firm of Chartered Accountants based in Dublin South/City. The firm advises a broad and diverse client base across sectors, including property and construction, financial services, technology, marketing and communications, and not-for-profit organisations.

Due to continued growth, the firm is now seeking to appoint an experienced Audit and Accounts Manager. This is a key role within the practice and will suit a commercially minded professional who enjoys client-facing work, team leadership, and playing an active role in the ongoing development of a progressive SME firm.

The position offers a clear pathway to Senior Manager, Director, and ultimately Partner level for the right individual.

What’s on Offer

• Clear and defined progression pathway to Director and Partner

• Strong client exposure across a varied SME and owner-managed portfolio

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Good work-life balance relative to larger firms

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of audit and accounts assignments

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining and developing long-term relationships

• Planning, resourcing, and reviewing audit and accounts work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met

• Mentoring, supervising, and developing junior and part-qualified staff

• Assisting Partners with workflow management, billing, and profitability across assignments

• Identifying opportunities to add value to client relationships and support business development initiatives

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified

• Typically 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in practice

• Currently operating at Audit & Accounts Manager or experienced Assistant Manager level

• Strong audit background with solid exposure to SME and owner-managed clients

• Confident people manager with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams

• Commercially aware with strong client communication skills

• Ambitious and interested in long-term progression within a growing practice

Next Steps

If this sounds like something that may be of interest, please apply in confidence for an initial discussion around the role and the firm’s longer-term plans.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Patrick O’Rourke is a Professional Services Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Partner level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T – 087 190 2963.