Senior Audit Manager / Director – SME & Owner‑Managed Business

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Audit Senior Manager/Director to lead a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business audits for a top‑10 professional services firm in Dublin. The role offers the chance to step up from a small‑medium practice and work with high‑growth private companies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end audit engagements for SME and owner‑managed clients, from planning through completion.
• Provide advisory support to business owners and directors, delivering practical accounting guidance.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships with founders, management teams and external stakeholders such as banks.
• Collaborate with internal tax, corporate finance and succession planning teams to address broader business needs.
• Own engagement economics, including budgeting, resourcing and timeline tracking to ensure profitable delivery.
• Mentor and coach managers and senior audit staff, fostering technical development and client‑facing confidence.
• Promote the use of cloud accounting tools and modern workflows to improve audit efficiency.

Required profile

• Audit experience gained in a small‑medium sized practice, preferably with SME/owner‑managed clients.
• 5+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) with a strong client‑service orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive team player with a passion for delivering an outstanding client experience.

Required skills

• Strong technical audit knowledge.