Senior Practice Accountant | Galway City

 

Qualified Accountant – Accounts & Advisory

Location: Galway City

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Galway City, is expanding its Accounts & Advisory function and is seeking to appoint a recently qualified accountant on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm of over 30 professionals with a strong SME client base and a reputation built over more than 30 years in practice. The role will involve close collaboration with Partners and senior management and will suit someone who is commercially minded, client-focused, and keen to play a role in the continued growth of the practice.

The firm is ambitious and progressive, with a clear focus on quality, innovation, and long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients, providing accounting and advisory services

• Preparation of audit-exempt and audited financial statements

• Preparation and filing of Corporation Tax and Income Tax returns

• Preparation and filing of VAT and Payroll returns

• Preparation and filing of annual returns and abridged accounts with the CRO

• Preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, providing meaningful commercial insights to clients

• Maintaining books and records for bookkeeping and advisory clients

• Delegation of work to trainee accountants, including review and mentoring

• Assisting with the training and development of junior team members

• Staying up to date with developments in cloud accounting and relevant technologies

• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a practice environment

• Strong experience working with SME clients

• Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks

• Strong management accounts experience

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis

• Strong communication skills with a client-facing, advisory mindset

• Analytical, problem-solving approach with the ability to “figure things out”

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

Why Consider This Role?

• Join a respected, growing practice with long-term ambitions

• Highly client-facing advisory role with real responsibility

• Close exposure to Partners and senior decision-makers

• Supportive team environment with scope for progression

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.