Associate Director – Corporate Audit – Limerick
Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 people in 145+ countries.
In 2024 Grant Thornton Ireland announced a merger with Grant Thornton US, bringing together two strong member firms with shared values and complementary strengths.
This strategic alignment further enhances our global capabilities and creates even greater opportunities for our people and our clients.
At Grant Thornton, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located.
We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large audit engagements, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality audit services.
Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
Ensure audit engagements comply with industry regulations, accounting standards (Irish GAAP, IFRS), and the firm's audit methodologies.
Supervise and mentor audit colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the sector.
Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm's client base.
Skills And Attributes
ACA/ACCA qualified, or similar
Minimum 8+ years' experience in practice
Strong technical skills and ability to make professional judgments based on findings
Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
Portfolio management experience
Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
Experience working as part of a team supporting others
Commercial awareness
Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous
Benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish.
We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues.
We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.
People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.
Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Professional Services
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