Newly Qualified Accountant – High Growth Advisory

About the role

This position is designed for a newly qualified accountant eager to move beyond traditional accounting into a commercially focused advisory environment. You will join a fast‑growing professional services firm that supports founder‑led businesses across Ireland, delivering outsourced finance, accounting and strategic advice.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver management accounts, month‑end reporting and reconciliations for a portfolio of high‑growth SMEs.
• Produce commercial reports, KPI dashboards and management insights to aid client decision‑making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow planning and fundraising readiness projects.
• Build trusted relationships with founders and finance teams, understanding their commercial objectives.
• Identify and implement process‑improvement opportunities through automation and finance technology.
• Collaborate with tax, corporate advisory and specialist teams to provide integrated client solutions.
• Assist with new client onboarding, system reviews and finance process assessments.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, recently qualified.
• Experience in practice, audit, outsourced accounting, advisory or industry.
• Strong interest in SMEs, start‑ups or high‑growth businesses.
• Commercial mindset with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Curious, proactive and keen on finance technology, automation and process improvement.

Required skills

• Financial reporting and month‑end close.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management.
• Use of finance and reporting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).

What we offer

• Competitive salary of €65,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• Clear career progression and structured learning & development.
• Exposure to emerging finance technologies and automation tools.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team supporting Ireland’s most exciting growth businesses.