Accountancy Practice Leader
About Us Our firm has over 40 years of experience in supporting Irish businesses. Founded in 1979, we now work from our offices in Leitrim Village. Under our leadership, the practice has grown and expanded its team to seven professionals. We provide a wide range of services including audit, accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and business advice. Our clients are small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and not-for-profits in various sectors such as farming, hospitality, construction, professional services, and manufacturing.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced leader to manage the daily operations of our growing accountancy practice. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant with solid experience in audits of small companies and CLGs. You should also have strong skills in managing people and practice processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage daily operations and team workflows to deliver work on time
* Supervise and review financial statements, management accounts, tax returns, and company and sole trader accounts
* Lead audits for small companies and CLGs
* Ensure compliance with CRO filing and other legal requirements
* Built and maintain strong client relationships
* Mentor junior staff and check their work for quality
* Help with planning and improving the practice
* Manage billing, work in progress, and debt collection
Requirements
* ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
* At least 5 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice
* Proven experience managing staff and practice operations
* Good knowledge of Irish accounting standards, tax, audit, and CRO rules
* Experience auditing small companies and CLGs essential
* Familiar with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS, or similar software
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Leadership role in a well-established and friendly practice
* Supportive team and opportunities to grow professionally