Director - Accounting & Advisory (SME Division) Location: Waterford, Ireland Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director - Accounting & Advisory to join a rapidly growing professional services firm as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
This newly created position represents a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm's SME Accounting and Advisory Division.
As Director, you will lead and develop a growing team (currently 12 people) with additional support from other departments.
You will be responsible for managing key client relationships, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services, and achieving monthly billing targets.
The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely delivery of client assignments in line with departmental workflow processes and billing targets.
Plan, organise, and complete statutory accounts, audits, management accounts, and tax returns (including Corporation Tax and VAT) according to the workflow plan.
Prepare and deliver ad-hoc advisory assignments as required.
Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients and build strong, direct client relationships.
Achieve and maintain monthly billing targets.
Complete all engagements in compliance with the firm's established procedures and quality standards.
Record and report all relevant KPIs to support the team's performance management.
Lead and manage the Accounting & Advisory SME team in collaboration with the department's partner.
Work closely with the partner and wider team to ensure departmental KPIs are consistently achieved.
Demonstrate professionalism and uphold Fitzgerald Power's values in all aspects of your work and leadership.
Key Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified professional.
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Irish practice.
Strong knowledge of the Irish tax system.
Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a team of accounting professionals.
Excellent technical expertise in accounting and auditing standards (IAS, IFRS, Auditing Standards, etc.).
Ambition and drive to contribute to a rapidly growing department.
Proficiency in accounting software packages.
Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
Ability to follow direction while working collaboratively within a team environment.
Excellent communication, organisational, and planning abilities.
Strong analytical and technical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Skills: Qualified Accountant Practice Tax Audit