Senior Accountant:My client, a Dublin based professional services firm providing Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services to a broad range of clients have an exciting requirement for a Senior Accountant to join their team.Location: Dublin SouthHybrid role with 4 days per week onsite and 1 day per week remote working.Salary and Benefits: A highly competitive fixed salary will be offered depending upon experience plus benefits (hybrid working, pension, parking).Start Date: January 2026The Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm established in 2017 and who offer a highly professional service to a growing list of clients.The role will be a senior and core addition to a strong and established existing team. You will work closely with the firm's key clients in providing tailored accounting, taxation and advisory services to meet their ongoing requirements.You will have the chance to grow and further develop your accounting and client management skills in a highly supportive and collaborative environment while also having the opportunity to drive best practice and innovate where appropriate.Core Responsibilities:Direct responsibility for a portfolio of clients across various sectors.Build and maintain strong ongoing client relationships.Review work prepared by accounts assistants including bookkeeping, payroll and VAT returns.Prepare and review management accounts and statutory financial statements.Oversee tax compliance for clients, including personal and corporate tax returns.Prepare financial projections and other ad hoc reports for clients.Ensure timely and accurate reporting for all client deliverables.Required Skills and Experience:Qualified with ACCA or ACA is an essential requirement for this role and only candidates with these qualifications will be considered.Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in a small to medium sized accounting practice. Practice experience is an essential requirement.Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards.Strong tax knowledge and experience including VAT, RCT, Corporation Tax and Income Tax.Knowledge of tax incentives including R&D Tax Credits will be an advantage.Strong knowledge of the payroll process.Embraces technology with strong knowledge of accounting software.Xero experience will be an advantage.Ability to work within a dynamic team environment.Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of the role.Excellent communication and client management skills.Excellent organisational, time management and multi-tasking skills.Strong attention to detail.Strong IT, MS Excel and Word skills.Required Soft Skills and Personality Profile:First rate client engagement and senior stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication and general presentation skills.Empathy and the ability to understand the challenges of SME owners and directors.Ability to lead within a dynamic team environment.Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of the role.Excellent communication and client management skills.Who might be the right fit for this role:A fully qualified accountant with circa 4 years relevant practice based experience and strong exposure to working with SME level businesses who is looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment where they will take on a senior and impactful role and contribute to company performance and growth.A fully qualified accountant within industry who has practice experience and who wants a return to practice where they can work with a wider array of clients and have exposure to an exciting range of accounting challenges.Why should you want this opportunity?An attractive compensation and benefits package is on offer to the chosen candidate.The opportunity to work within a dynamic, agile and innovative practice led by highly respected and experienced industry professionals.The opportunity to work as part of an organisation where you can contribute to best practice, share ideas and play a role in driving the business forward.A collaborative, supportive and friendly working environment.Ownership of a diverse, interesting and challenging range of client accounts.Apply in total confidence today.Horizon Blue Talent Consulting is a Talent Acquisition Consulting business operating on behalf of a client in relation to this vacancy. By submitting your application for this vacancy you are consenting to the Privacy Policy of Horizon Blue Talent Consulting which can be accessed via this link Horizon Blue Talent Consulting takes the privacy of your data very seriously and will only use it for the purposes for which you have engaged Horizon Blue Talent Consulting. Should you wish to have your data removed at any time please use the following link