Practice Director role
For SME Business in large accountancy practice based in Waterford City. Working in a practice that has spent decades building a top-tier team of experts dedicated to delivering innovative and strategic accountancy services. As one of Ireland’s fastest growing accountancy firms, we are not just advisors, we are partners in growth, working closely with clients to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
The Role
As part of the ambitious growth plans, the practice are looking to welcome a Director - Accounting and Advisory into our SME department. This newly created position represents a critical role in shaping the future of our SME team.
The Overall Purpose of the Director role is
* You will lead and develop our growing team, currently comprising 20 people with additional support from other departments.
* You will be tasked with managing key client relationships
* Delivering monthly billing targets
and you will be assisted by the Management Team and SME Partner.
If you thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment and are ready to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within our accounting and advisory services, we would love to hear from you.
What will you do?
* Management of the Accounting and Advisory SME team to include workflow management, management of individual team member KPI’s and the training and development requirements of team members. Key duties include:
* The timely delivery of client assignments in accordance with the department’s workflow and billing targets.
* Organising, planning and completion of statutory accounts, audits, management accounts and tax returns (Corporation Tax and VAT) in accordance with the workflow plan.
* Preparation and completion of ad-hoc advisory assignments."}??
What will you bring?
* ACA / ACCA / CPA Professional Qualification.
* 5 years + PQE with Irish Practice experience.
* Knowledge of the Irish tax system.
* Proven track record in leading, managing, building and developing a team of accounting professionals.
* Strong technical knowledge & skills of Accounting and Auditing standards (IAS, IFRS, Auditing Standards etc.).
* Ambition. The department is growing rapidly.
* A good understanding of accounting software packages.
* Strong work ethic.
* Problem solver.
* Growth mindset.
* Ability to take direction and work within a team environment.
* Strong communication, organisational and planning skills.
* Strong analytical and technical ability and excellent attention to detail.
* Strong team player with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
Skills
* People Management
* Client Relations
* Accountancy
* Tax
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