If you're an Audit Director (or an experienced Senior Manager ready to take the next step) who enjoys working closely with entrepreneurial businesses, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building a long-term career with one of Ireland's leading professional services firms.
We've partnered with one of Ireland's leading professional services firms as they continue to grow their highly successful Privately Owned Business team. Backed by an impressive international network, ambitious growth plans and genuine opportunities for progression, they're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, leading people and becoming a trusted adviser to entrepreneurial businesses.
Joining a highly respected leadership team, you'll work with ambitious privately owned businesses across a diverse range of industries, where your technical expertise, commercial thinking and ability to build long-term trusted relationships will be highly valued. This is an opportunity to play a visible role in the continued growth of the practice while helping clients navigate every stage of their business journey.
Why this opportunity?
- This is far more than a portfolio management role.
- You'll become a trusted adviser to privately owned businesses with turnovers ranging from €10 million to €200'+ million, supporting clients through growth, acquisitions, business transformation and strategic decisions.
- You'll also play an important role in developing the next generation of leaders, working closely with Partners to shape both the team and the future direction of the business.
- As the firm continues to invest and grow, there is a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career and continue progressing within the organisation.
- The work is varied, commercially focused and gives you the opportunity to become a true business adviser rather than simply delivering audits
What you'll be doing
- Leading a diverse portfolio of privately owned business clients
- Building long-term relationships with business owners and senior stakeholders
- Working closely with Partners on client strategy and growth
- Delivering high-quality audit engagements from planning through completion
- Advising clients on technical accounting matters, acquisitions and business changes
- Collaborating with Corporate Finance and Tax specialists on wider advisory projects
- Coaching, mentoring and developing Senior Managers, Managers and audit teams
- Helping drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement across the department
About you:
- Qualified - ACA, ACCA, CA(SA) or equivalent
- 8 - 10+ years external auditing experience within a professional practice environment
- Experience working with privately owned businesses and owner-managed companies
- Excellent people leadership and coaching skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
- A collaborative approach and genuine passion for helping clients succeed
Why Dublin?
Dublin offers the perfect balance between career opportunity and quality of life.
It's a vibrant, international city with a thriving business community, fantastic restaurants, lively pubs, coastal walks, beautiful parks and easy access to both the mountains and the sea. Whether you're catching live music after work, spending weekends exploring the Wild Atlantic Way or taking advantage of direct flights across Europe, Dublin offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat.
For professionals relocating from overseas, Ireland is known for its welcoming culture, strong international community and excellent work-life balance, making it an easy place to settle in and quickly feel at home.
Ready for your next chapter?
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can build meaningful client relationships, develop talented people and play an important role in the continued growth of a successful firm, I'd love to tell you more.
Get in touch with Maxine Fourie for more info.
