Associate Director Audit/Accounts

The client is a leading Top 20 Audit, Tax and Advisory practice in North Dublin and a member of a global accountancy network ranked in the Top 20 networks worldwide.

They have evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern, cutting-edge firms in today's market. They have a significant market share across the northeast which is attributed to their exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning and adoption of new technologies & methodologies making them a trendsetter within the sector.

As a Senior Member of the firm your role will encompass a broad range of duties including the following:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the Audit and Accounts team ensuring effective use of resources and skill development which will include conducting periodic performance appraisals.
• Ensuring all engagements are completed in line with professional standards and compliance, in accordance with deadlines and agreed timeframes.
• Providing training and professional development opportunities for the team.
• The overseeing and reviewing of statutory financial statements, and accounts files for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships.
• Identifying client needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring client satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality services as well as identifying opportunities to cross-sell services existing clients
• Participating in new business development by attending meetings with prospective clients, preparing proposals, and assisting in winning new business.
• Managing the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and ensuring monthly agreed targets for billable work are achieved.
• Attending staff meetings and training as required.

This really is a people-focused operation who understand the importance of attracting and retaining the highest calibre individuals. They deliver a first-class service across 4 offices to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. Candidates should have significant experience in audit and accounts preparation and extensive experience in leading audits and managing client relationships. You have a successful track record managing and leading teams with a strong technical knowledge, e.g., UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA's. You definitely have a commercial mindset to identify opportunities for growth and improvement for both clients and the firm and are at the point in your career where you are ready to move into a top tier role with a defined path to partnership in an organisation that puts work life balance at the centre of their culture.