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Senior Accountant | Accounts Manager

Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager required with 4 plus years experience for an Accountancy and Business Consultancy company based in Galway.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Management & Technical Delivery

  • Lead the preparation and review of year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and corporation and income tax filings.

  • Maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of clients through regular contact, advice, and proactive support.

  • Be the go-to expert for clients with complex technical queries on tax, compliance, or reporting matters.

  • Provide advisory services such as cash flow planning, profit improvement, and restructuring.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Manage, support, and develop junior and intermediate accounting staff, including performance reviews and technical training.

  • Ensure high standards of accuracy and compliance through structured review processes and coaching.

Practice Development & Strategy

  • Work closely with the Partners to identify growth opportunities, improve internal systems, and deliver strategic projects.

  • Play a hands-on role in business development, including proposals, onboarding, and new service lines.

  • Implement and optimise workflows using best-in-class accounting and cloud tools (Surf, Relate, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.).

Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 4 years’ recent experience in an Irish accountancy practice

  • Excellent technical knowledge of Irish GAAP, Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and VAT

  • Exposure to specialist sectors such as construction, hospitality, or medical an advantage.

  • Demonstrated experience managing a team and a portfolio of clients

  • Highly proficient in cloud-based and traditional accounting platforms

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and document management systems

  • Exposure to specialist sectors such as construction, hospitality, or medical an advantage.

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For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Senior Accountant in Galway, please contact Noeleen Stewart.

noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091-706712

Commutable from Oranmore, Athenry, Loughrea, Gort, Claregalway, Galway city, Tuam, etc.