Senior Accountant - Dublin - €50,000 - €60,000 (32597)

Downey Osborne is partnering with a respected independent accountancy practice in Galway to appoint a Qualified Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and client-focused firm with an established reputation across the local market. The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio of SME, owner-managed business and personal clients, alongside genuine scope for long-term progression and professional development.

What’s in it for you

• Galway-based role with a strong local client base

• Opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients

• Broad exposure across accounts, tax and audit

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Career progression within a growing independent practice

• Opportunity for hybrid working once established in the role

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)

• Practice experience within a general practice/accountancy firm environment

• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and Irish taxation

• Confident managing client relationships independently

• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff is desirable

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal ability

• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work

• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and client requirements

About Your New Role

Always

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries

• Prepare and review year-end accounts and financial statements

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns

• Deliver assignments accurately and within agreed deadlines

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Provide day-to-day support and advice to clients

Often

• Review work prepared by junior team members

• Assist with training and mentoring junior staff

• Support advisory and consultancy assignments

• Liaise directly with clients regarding queries and deadlines

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and client service delivery

Occasionally

• Attend client meetings and support business development activity

• Assist with more complex tax or advisory projects

• Contribute to internal process improvements and team initiatives

Never

• Allow client service standards to slip

• Try to melt butter in the microwave without removing the foil

Interested?

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