Accounts Director

Accounting Director / Practice Director - Dublin About the Organisation

A well-established accountancy practice in Dublin is seeking an experienced Accounting Director or Practice Director to join its senior leadership team.

The firm advises SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs across accounting, audit, taxation, outsourcing and business advisory. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive practice offering flexible working, client variety and genuine career progression.

About the Role

As Director, you will manage a diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners, directors and senior management teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and developing long-term relationships.
• Providing commercial accounting, audit and business advisory guidance.
• Identifying opportunities across tax, audit, outsourcing and advisory services.
• Leading client meetings and presenting financial insights.
• Managing, mentoring and developing accountants and trainees.
• Overseeing workflow, resources and service delivery.
• Leading due diligence, restructuring and business review assignments.
• Supporting company secretarial and compliance requirements.
• Advancing the use of cloud accounting, automation and AI technology.
• Monitoring fees, billing, work in progress and cash collection.
• Contributing to staff appraisals and performance development.

This senior accountancy practice role offers significant autonomy and is ideal for a commercially minded professional with strong leadership, technical and client relationship skills.

What You Need

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• At least seven years' post-qualification experience in accountancy practice.
• A minimum of two years' experience at Senior Manager level or above.
• Strong experience with SME clients and statutory financial statements.
• Previous experience in accounting advisory, due diligence or business reviews.
• Proven people management, mentoring and delegation skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and commercial abilities.
• Experience with cloud accounting software.
• An interest in accounting technology, AI and digital transformation.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position with genuine progression opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus long-service leave.
• Summer working hours and early Friday finishes.
• Professional subscription, pension, life assurance and income protection.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

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Senior Accounting Director role in Dublin for an ACA or ACCA-qualified professional with accountancy practice, SME advisory and leadership experience. Flexible working and progression available.

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