Senior Client Accountant - Structured Finance
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My client, a leading corporate services provider, are looking to hire a Senior Client Accountant for their Dublin office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to step into a client-facing role that blends statutory reporting, tax compliance, and structured finance issuance work.
The Role
The work will include the preparation and review of management accounts, financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, as well as managing the end-to-end issuance process for structured finance transactions (SPVs, CLOs and similar vehicles).
You will report to an Associate Director/Director of Corporate Services and play a key role in client relationship management, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of client entities, ensuring timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, financial statements, tax filings, and regulatory returns.
* Lead, mentor, and support a team of associates, monitoring performance and developing skills.
* Oversee and coordinate structured finance issuance processes including: arrangers, external counsel, listing agents, trustees, paying agents/registrars, calculation agents, account banks, and ICSDs.
* Manage end-to-end corporate reporting including VAT, corporation tax, payroll, and Central Bank filings.
* Review and present Board packs, financial information, and reports to senior stakeholders.
* Ensure all services delivered are compliant with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory standards.
* Drive continuous improvement in team processes, efficiency, and client delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key external parties.
About You
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a degree in accounting or business.
* Team leadership skills.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge including financial statements and tax compliance.
* Experience with SPV note issuance and familiarity with structured finance transactions.
* Skilled at liaising with multiple stakeholders including arrangers, counsel, trustees, listing agents, and service providers.
* Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); prior exposure to accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or SAP is desirable.
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting
* Industries
* Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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