Location - Dublin
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounting & Business Services Manager / Senior Manager to join a growing and dynamic professional services environment.
This is a delivery-focused role, offering the chance to manage a varied SME client portfolio while overseeing the end-to-end delivery of accounting and compliance work. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and building strong, long-term relationships.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning their work, operating with autonomy, and contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced team — without the pressure of business development.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SME clients, managing all aspects of accounting delivery from planning through to completion. Working closely with a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring deadlines are met, quality is maintained, and clients receive a consistently high level of service.
With ongoing growth and integration across the wider business, this is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role with clear progression potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of SME clients, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
- Prepare and review year-end accounts and management accounts
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (including FRS 102 1A)
- Act as the main point of contact for client queries and ongoing support
- Oversee and review work completed by junior team members and outsourced teams
- Manage workflow, deadlines, and quality control across assignments
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Support and mentor junior staff where required
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
- Strong background within a practice environment
- Experience managing client portfolios and delivering assignments end-to-end
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation and compliance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
- Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is advantageous
- Comfortable using cloud-based accounting systems and adapting to new technologies
Team & Culture
You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-trust team where individuals are empowered to take ownership of their work. The environment is fast-paced due to continued growth, but remains supportive, people-focused, and team-oriented.
There is a strong emphasis on autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement, with a culture that encourages new ideas and proactive thinking.
Future Growth & Development
This role offers clear opportunities for career progression and development, with exposure to a broader professional services environment and the chance to take on increased responsibility over time.
As the business continues to grow, there are opportunities to move into more senior leadership or advisory-focused roles, both locally and across a wider international network.
Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to:
- Take ownership of a client portfolio in a delivery-focused role
- Work in a growing and evolving environment with real impact
- Develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team
- Gain exposure to a wide range of clients and projects
- Progress into senior or leadership roles over time
