Senior Practice Accountant

Senior Practice Accountant – North Dublin

Location: North Dublin

Working Model: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent

An established and growing accountancy practice in North Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and progressive environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing accounts preparation assignments, reviewing work completed by junior team members and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services to a diverse range of SME and owner-managed businesses.

Your Role

• Prepare year-end financial statements for limited companies, sole traders and other business clients.
• Manage accounts preparation assignments from initial records and trial balance through to final review.
• Prepare and review management accounts, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Review work completed by junior accountants and provide guidance and technical support.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and liaise with the tax team where required.
• Manage client queries and build strong working relationships with a varied portfolio of businesses.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with senior colleagues to manage workloads and maintain high standards of client service.

Your Skills & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experienced part-qualified accountants with strong relevant practice experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience preparing full sets of accounts, particularly for limited companies.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including reconciliations and the full accounts preparation process.
• Experience reviewing accounts and supporting or mentoring junior team members.
• Good understanding of corporation tax and its application to SME clients.
• Ability to manage assignments independently and work effectively to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Sage or Xero would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting portfolio of clients.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Study support where applicable.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to take on additional responsibility.
• On-site parking and employee wellbeing initiatives.

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for your next career move in North Dublin, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Aoife Davis at aoife.davis@abrivia.ie.