Accounting and Business Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Prepare year‑end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with Irish GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 102 Section 1A / FRS 105).
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax (CT1), Income Tax (Form 11), VAT (incl. RCT where applicable) and PAYE/Payroll compliance returns.
• Liaise with the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of clients.
• Assist clients with company secretarial compliance via the Companies Registration Office (CRO filings, annual returns, etc.).
• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by junior staff.
• Mentor and support trainees/junior accountants.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Irish regulatory and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working in an Irish accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing accounts for SMEs and owner‑managed businesses.
• Proficient in Irish accounting and tax software packages.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102/FRS 105 and Irish company law compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage client relationships and workload independently.