We are representing a Top 10 professional services firm in Dublin currently seeking a motivated and technically strong Audit Senior Manager/Director with good audit experience in the SME/OMB market. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone from a small-medium sized firm background to take a step up and join a leading and high growth Top 10 firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business audits from planning through to completion, ensuring the audit approach is practical and tailored to private, entrepreneurial companies.
- Client Advisory: Work directly with business owners and directors to resolve accounting issues, providing clear, practical guidance that supports their business decisions and long-term goals.
- Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building close working relationships with founders and management teams, and liaising with external stakeholders such as banks and lenders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leverage deep client knowledge to identify broader business needs, introducing specialist internal teams for tax planning, corporate finance, or succession planning when appropriate.
- Financial & Project Ownership: Take responsibility for engagement economics, including budget management, staff resourcing, and timeline tracking to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.
- Team Development: Mentor and coach managers and senior audit staff, supporting their technical progression and helping them build confidence in managing client relationships.
- Process Efficiency: Promote the use of cloud accounting tools and modern workflows to streamline the audit process, minimizing disruption for client finance teams.
Skills & Experience:
- Audit experience in a small-medium sized practice environment is preferred.
- A passion for delivering an excellent client experience.
- Strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
- A motivated, effective team player with a proactive approach.
- Ideally 5+ years PQE.


