Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager

About the role

O'Neill Foley, a leading independent accountancy and advisory firm in Ireland, is seeking an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager to support its growing client base. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who wants to take on greater responsibility, supervise junior staff, and build direct client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalise audit and accounts assignments for a diverse portfolio of family businesses, owner‑managed companies and not‑for‑profit organisations.
• Develop and maintain direct working relationships with clients, acting as a reliable point of contact for day‑to‑day matters.
• Supervise trainee and qualified staff on engagements, reviewing work and providing on‑the‑job coaching.
• Manage your own time and that of the team to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Support the Manager and partners in delivering technical advice, drawing on the wider team when needed.
• Take an active role in your own technical development and in the development of trainees.
• Contribute to internal initiatives that improve team efficiency.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with two to four years post‑qualification experience in audit and accounts.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and current auditing standards.
• Proven experience supervising junior staff on engagements.
• Confidence in dealing directly with clients and building lasting relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple live assignments.
• Motivated to develop both personally and within the team.

Required skills

• ACA qualification
• ACCA qualification
• Financial reporting standards
• Auditing standards

What we offer

• A varied client portfolio with real responsibility from day one.
• Direct partner access and a flat, collegial structure.
• Clear career progression in a growing firm.
• Flexible working hours by agreement.