Overview
UHY Farrelly Dawe White is a leading Top 20 audit, accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in the North East of Ireland and a member of UHY, a global accountancy network ranked among the Top 20 networks worldwide.
Over the past decade, UHY FDW has evolved into one of the most progressive and forward-thinking firms in the market. The firm has built a strong market presence across the North East driven by its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic leadership, and early adoption of innovative technologies. Today, we are recognised as a trendsetter within the sector.
We are proud to be a people-focused organisation and recognise that attracting and retaining high-calibre professionals is key to our continued success. Our team of seven directors and over 80 staff deliver a first-class service across four offices, supporting a diverse client base at local, national and international levels.
Guided by our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” we are excited to continue expanding our team with talented individuals who share our ambition and values.
Role Overview
We are looking to strengthen our Audit & Accounts Team in Dundalk by welcoming a qualified or newly qualified ACCA or ACA accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional eager to develop their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role will be office-based from Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility of a half-day working from home on Fridays. Reporting directly to the Audit & Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will take on a hands-on role, demonstrating ambition, motivation, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise a portfolio of audit and account engagements within the deadlines laid down by your team manager.
Oversee and review statutory financial statements, accounts files for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Review corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines.
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff, addressing technical queries and facilitating professional development, including conducting periodic appraisals and 1:1’s.
Meet with clients during the course of each assignment for the purposes of garnering the information and explanations required to satisfactorily complete the task within the deadline and budget.
Liaise with all other departments within the firm to ensure any other potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
Manage the profitable recovery of work in progress and ensure the monthly agreed targets for billable work is achieved.
Conduct client visits, including attendance at stock takes and closing meetings, which may occur outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Prepare reports, returns, and other documentation for submission to regulatory and tax authorities, including the Revenue Commissioners (Ireland), HM Revenue & Customs (UK), Companies Registration Office (Ireland), and Companies House (UK).
Draft internal and external communication materials for approval by the Firm.
Conduct research and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Take ownership of client relationships for assigned clients, providing high-quality service and maintaining strong professional relationships.
Prepare internal management reports to track assignment progress and status.
Undertake additional ad hoc tasks or projects as required to support the team and the Firm.
About You
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent
Experience working in a fast-paced audit department or practice
Proven ability to manage and lead teams
You will have strong technical knowledge, e.g., UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s
Experience in audit and accounts preparation, ideally in a practice environment
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership or mentoring capability for junior staff
Proactive, ambitious, and committed to professional development
What We Offer
You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience
Paid Professional Membership for qualified staff
Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 12:30 Friday)
20 days annual leave with 4 additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays alongside the ability to build up 5 additional days of flexi leave per annum
Additional days annual leave after 5 and 10 years of service
Paid volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours
Free parking & Wellbeing Programme
CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture
Our Values
At UHY FDW, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values reflect our culture, with being respectful for ourselves, our colleagues and our clients; open communication; teamwork; the highest ethical standards; and a shared commitment to delivering excellent results with passion and integrity.
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