Senior Accounting Associate

**Senior Accounting Associate – Practice, Audit & Tax** **Location:** Ireland **Employment Type:** Full-time **Career Level:** Qualified Accountant / Senior Associate **About the Role** An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a **Senior Accounting Associate** to join its professional and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a **Qualified Accountant** with experience in an Irish or UK practice environment. You will work with a varied portfolio of **SME and owner-managed business clients** , providing services across **accounts preparation, audit, taxation and business advisory** . The role offers genuine long-term career progression, including the opportunity to move towards **management and partnership** . **Key Responsibilities** As Senior Accounting Associate, you will: * Prepare annual and statutory financial statements under **Irish GAAP and FRS 102** . * Support audit assignments from planning through to completion. * Prepare management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and financial reports. * Complete corporation tax computations and draft CT1 returns. * Prepare personal tax returns for directors and business owners. * Review bookkeeping records, ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations. * Manage relationships with a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients. * Provide practical advice on cash flow, budgeting, financial controls and business structures. * Coordinate multiple client assignments and meet important reporting deadlines. * Review work completed by trainees and junior accountants. * Support process improvements and identify additional advisory opportunities. **Requirements** The successful candidate will have: * A professional qualification as a **Chartered Accountant or Chartered Certified Accountant** (pq persons will also be considered). * Relevant post-qualification experience in an **Irish or UK accountancy practice** . * Strong knowledge of **Irish GAAP, FRS 102 and Companies Act requirements** . * Experience working with both audit and non-audit clients. * Excellent client relationship, communication and organisational skills. * Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines. * A proactive, commercially focused and collaborative approach. * Good working knowledge of accounting and practice management software. Experience in **SME advisory, tax planning, file review or team supervision** would be an advantage. **What’s on Offer** * A varied **accounting practice role** covering accounts, audit, tax and advisory work. * The opportunity to work with a diverse SME client portfolio. * Structured professional training and career development. * A supportive environment with increasing responsibility. * A clear pathway towards management and future partnership. * Opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business growth. **Salary and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.** **Apply Now** If you are a qualified accountant looking for a senior accounting role with strong career progression, apply today. If this opportunity is not quite right, please get in touch to discuss other **accounting, audit, tax and practice vacancies** . Senior Accounting Associate Jobs Ireland | Practice, Audit & Tax **Meta description:** Join a growing accountancy practice as a Senior Accounting Associate. Qualified Accountant role covering Irish GAAP, audit, tax, SME advisory and career progression. **Suggested keywords:** Senior Accounting Associate jobs, Qualified Accountant jobs Ireland, Chartered Accountant practice jobs, Irish GAAP accountant, FRS 102, Audit and accounts jobs, SME advisory accountant, Accountancy practice careers, Tax accountant jobs Ireland, Partnership-track accounting role