The Role
As an Audit Senior, you will manage audits for international clients in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors, supervising teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, and maintaining client communications.
Summary Generated by Built In
BDO Ireland is seeking a dynamic and experienced Qualified Senior to join our Audit Department. As a key contributor to our ongoing business transformation, you will play a pivotal role in driving our ambitious growth strategy.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing all stages of audits, from planning to completion, across a diverse portfolio of International clients in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. You will supervise audit teams of up to three members, coordinate assignments, and act as the primary client contact during onsite fieldwork, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations. Strong leadership, communication skills, and audit experience are essential, as is the ability to adapt to the unique requirements of each sector.
At BDO, we celebrate individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work. We value your unique perspective and want to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Your voice matters here. With the right challenges and support, you can shape your career to align with your strengths, skills, and passions.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of external audits, ensuring high-quality delivery across a diverse client portfolio—including Multinational Firms in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors.
- Oversee and coordinate audit teams of up to three members on various assignments.
- Provide guidance, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Act as the primary point of contact during onsite audit fieldwork.
- Maintain professional communication with clients, effectively managing expectations and addressing queries as they arise.
- Effective communication with management and partner on progress and status of various audits will be a key requirement
- Work across a wide range of audit assignments, often contributing to multiple teams simultaneously.
- Adapt quickly to varying client environments and sector-specific requirements
- Time management, work in progress management, delegation, use of initiative, excellent communication and assertiveness are skills required for this level
- Responsible for adhering to budgets and ensuring deadlines are consistently met, maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction throughout each engagement
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- 3 – 4 years working in Audit
- Strong technical knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and client service ethos
- Adaptable to change
- Proficient on MS office (essential) and CaseWare (preferable)
- Good leadership and delegation skills
- Knowledge of APT (advantageous)
Benefits
- Career Progression
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- State of the art office
- Central location
- Travel Green Allowance Voucher
- Digi Doc
- Adoptive Leave Increase
- Together Anywhere Leave
- BDO Learning & Development programme
- Coverage of professional subscription
BDO is an equal opportunities employer
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
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- 3 - 4 years working in Audit
- Strong technical knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and client service ethos
- Adaptable to change
- Proficient on MS Office (essential)
- Good leadership and delegation skills
- Knowledge of APT (advantageous)
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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.
