Assistant Audit Manager

Our client, a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice based in Meath, is seeking an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join their expanding Audit & Assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with Partners and Senior Management, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors while playing a key role in managing audit engagements, mentoring junior team members, and delivering exceptional client service.

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative culture, strong career progression opportunities, and the chance to work with a broad spectrum of indigenous and internationally focused businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of industries.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
• Review audit files, financial statements, and working papers prepared by junior team members.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Identify and communicate audit findings, recommendations, and commercial insights to management and clients.
• Assist Partners and Directors with the management of audit assignments and departmental workflow.
• Mentor, coach, and support trainees and junior auditors in their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with auditing, accounting, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Accounts, Tax, and Advisory teams to provide a comprehensive service to clients.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and identify opportunities to add value to client relationships.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong audit and financial reporting experience gained within practice.
• Experience leading audit assignments and managing client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of Irish GAAP, auditing standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and develop junior staff.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent IT and systems skills, including audit and accounting software.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of €65,000 - €80,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus potential.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear progression path towards Manager and Senior Manager level.
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Enhanced annual leave and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Pension contribution and additional benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and senior leadership team.

This role is ideal for an experienced Audit Senior or existing Assistant Manager seeking the next step in their career within a progressive Meath-based practice that offers strong mentoring, client exposure, and genuine long-term progression opportunities.