The Role
Manage audit engagements end-to-end, prepare year-end financial statements under Irish GAAP, handle tax and payroll filings, liaise with Revenue, manage SME client portfolio, review junior work, mentor trainees, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.
Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.
ESG COMMITTMENT
We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.
ROLE PURPOSE
Key duties & responsibilities
- Take ownership of audit engagements from planning through to completion
- Preparation of year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with Irish GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 102 Section 1A/FRS 105).
- Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax (CT1), Income Tax (Form 11), VAT (including RCT where applicable), and PAYE/Payroll compliance returns.
- Liaising with the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of clients.
- Assisting clients with company secretarial compliance via the Companies Registration Office (CRO filings, annual returns, etc.).
- Management of a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
- Review of bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by junior staff.
- Mentoring and supporting trainees/junior accountants.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant Irish regulatory and professional standards.
Candidate Requirements
- 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.
Additional Information
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this role is €50,000 – €60,000.
Offers are determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal alignment within the team.
The salary range for this role is €50,000 – €60,000.
Offers are determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal alignment within the team.
We do not request or consider candidates’ previous compensation as part of our hiring process.
Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
Skills Required
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
AAB delivers Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR, Consulting, and Advisory Solutions globally from its offices in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
