The Role
Manage a varied client audit portfolio, lead audit planning/execution, coordinate staff allocation, act as client point-of-contact, provide technical accounting support, manage engagement financials, coach staff, and support business development.
Summary Generated by Built In
BDO Ireland are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving Manager seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking Audit Department.
This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. Our large portfolio of clients covers a large industry base.
We have an ambitious strategy, and we are looking for an exceptional, delivery focused individual who is customer centric and passionate about what they do. You will be a key player in our business transformation.
This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. Our large portfolio of clients covers a large industry base.
We have an ambitious strategy, and we are looking for an exceptional, delivery focused individual who is customer centric and passionate about what they do. You will be a key player in our business transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries.
- Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients. Working closely with Financial Controller/Director or Senior Executive levels in managing the audit specific requirements.
- Manage international reporting process both to Group Auditors and from Component Auditors
- Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients
- Coordinate and project manage the allocation of staff resources to jobs
- Lead teams on the planning; execution; and completion of audits
- Provide technical auditing and accounting assistance to team members and clients
- Report directly to senior manager/director on engagements
- Assist with managing the team’s financial performance e.g. agreeing and billing of fees; cash collections; monitoring recoverability of WIP etc
- Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff
- Manage and coordinate the pitch/proposals for new work
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- ACA or ACCA with minimum 3 years PQE
- Can demonstrate strong technical auditing and accounting skills, including knowledge of the ISAs and accounting standards FRS100 to FRS102 and IFRS
- Proven management skills and behaviours
- A strong market/commercial awareness
- Understands the operational aspects of managing an audit team and be accountable for results
- Strong communication skills and client service ethos.
- Adaptable to change.
Benefits
- State of the art high tech office
- Onsite gym, secure bike park and showers
- Onsite complimentary barista
- Central Dublin location
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Mobile Phone
- Extra Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Career Progression
- Annual Travel Allowance
- Digi Doc (Digital doctor)
- BDO Learning & Development programme
- Life Assurance
- Access to company pension
- Income Protection
About
As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland's accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure. BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world's largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.
Skills Required
- ACA or ACCA qualification with minimum 3 years PQE
- Strong technical auditing and accounting skills
- Knowledge of ISAs and accounting standards FRS100 to FRS102 and IFRS
- Proven management skills and behaviours, including staff supervision and resource allocation
- Strong communication skills and client service ethos
- Commercial/market awareness and accountability for audit team results
- Adaptability to change
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The Company
What We Do
BDO Ireland is a chartered accountancy firm and a leader in advising and funding ambitious Irish businesses, helping them grow in domestic and international markets by offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services.
