Audit Director – Limerick | Private Clients | Top 10 FirmOur client is a leading professional services firm in Ireland with ambitious growth plans with offices in Dublin, Galway and Limerick.The PositionWe wish to appoint an Audit Director with 5 years PQE to join our Privately-Owned Business team. You will work closely with experienced Partners, directors and managers on a portfolio of audit clients in our privately-owned business segment, who typically have a turnover of €10m-€250m across a broad range of commercial sectors such as technology, retail, distribution, professional services and engineering.Key responsibilitiesOur continued growth offers fantastic opportunities to progress and grow within our firm;Our technical excellence is underpinned by our global audit methodology and platform. You will have an integral role in maintaining audit quality and consistency of approach is maintained;Managing departmental resources are available to ensure appropriate utilisation in managing a portfolio of clients resourced from a combined pool of staff to achieve client service combined with targeted firm recovery;Measurement against collective (departmental) targets for FCR, Billing, Net Fee Income and Cash collection as well as personal and firm-wide goalsDeveloping staff in areas of mentoring, training and ongoing support.Experience working directly on advisory projects such as:- developing strategic business plans;- technical accounting for acquisitions and changes in structure;- accounting framework transitions;- project collaboration with Financial Advisory and Tax team members. Ideal candidateQualified Accountant with 7 years PQE, ideally in a medium or large practice environmentTop tier interpersonal skillsNatural InfluencerStrategic thinker with strong business acumenRelationship builderAbility to work in a team environmentExcellent organisational and planning capabilitiesAbility to provide guidance to othersExcellent communication skills (written and oral)Ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressureExcellent computer-literacy skillsSound like something that's of interest? Please send your details through the link below and we'll be in touch for a confidential discussion on the detailsAll applications will be treated in the strictest of confidencePatrick O'Rourke is a Professional Services Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T –