Qualified Accountant – Accounting & Tax

Location: Kildare (Hybrid)

Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded chartered accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs. The firm has built a loyal client base and is known for its down-to-earth culture, collaborative working environment and exceptionally low staff turnover.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has become available for a Qualified Accountant to join the firm's Accounting & Tax team. Working closely with experienced Senior Managers, this role offers broad client exposure, genuine responsibility and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, sole traders and audit-exempt companies.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Prepare and review corporation tax and income tax returns.
• Take ownership of assignments from receipt of client information through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Identify accounting, taxation and commercial issues while providing practical solutions.
• Assist Senior Managers with managing client portfolios and meeting filing deadlines.
• Review the work of trainees and part-qualified accountants, providing coaching and support where required.
• Help improve and standardise accounting processes across the practice.
• Assist with audit assignments where required.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with SME clients, taking ownership of their own portfolio and becoming a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 3–5 years' post-qualified experience within an Irish accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing financial statements for audit-exempt companies and owner-managed businesses.
• Good knowledge of Irish corporation tax and income tax compliance.
• Experience managing assignments and dealing directly with clients.
• The ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and accounting/practice management software.
• A practical, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.

Audit experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Exposure to a broad portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Close collaboration with experienced Senior Managers and Partners.
• Genuine responsibility and autonomy from day one.
• A supportive environment with excellent mentoring and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm.
• A collaborative culture with excellent staff retention and work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.