Description
Senior Accountant
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Firm
Our client is a well-established medium-sized accountancy and advisory practice based in Cork. The firm provides audit, tax, advisory and business services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, family-run companies and not-for-profit organisations.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team.
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and business advisory services. You will work closely with partners and managers while acting as a key point of contact for clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a progressive and supportive practice environment with strong long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
- Prepare and review year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts and budgets
- Prepare and review corporation tax, income tax and VAT returns
- Liaise directly with clients and provide ongoing financial and business advice
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations and filing deadlines
- Assist clients with Revenue audits, CRO filings and other statutory requirements
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members
- Identify opportunities to improve clients’ financial processes and business performance
- Support partners with ad hoc advisory assignments and practice development initiatives
Candidate Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment
- Strong knowledge of Irish accounting standards, tax compliance and financial reporting
- Experience managing a client portfolio
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
- Proficient in accounting software and cloud-based systems
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Full working rights in Ireland
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, ROS, Surf Accounts or similar systems
- Exposure to industries such as retail, construction, hospitality, professional services or manufacturing
- Experience with company secretarial work and CRO compliance
- Experience assisting with business planning, restructuring or tax planning projects
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear progression opportunities within the practice
- Exposure to a broad and varied client base
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team culture with direct access to partners
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Modern office environment in Cork
