Audit – Qualified Senior (Financial Services)

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent), with a strong track record in a professional services environment.
• 3–5 years’ external audit experience, with demonstrable exposure to Financial Services clients (e.g., funds, management companies, SPVs, leasing, or related regulated entities).
•  Strong working knowledge of ISA (Ireland) and the Irish audit regulatory environment, including quality management expectations.
•  Robust financial reporting capability across IFRS and Irish GAAP (FRS 102/101), with practical experience applying standards commonly seen in FS engagements (e.g., financial instruments, fair value, consolidation, investment entities, SPVs).
• Experience auditing key FS risk areas, including valuation, existence/ownership of investments, management fee calculations, NAV-related processes (where applicable), revenue recognition, and service organisation / outsourcing controls (e.g., ISAE 3402 / SOC reports)
• Strong understanding of internal controls and ability to design and execute effective audit procedures, including controls testing and a risk-based approach.
•  High standard of audit documentation, with proven ability to deliver files that meet internal and external review standards (e.g., file quality, clear coaching notes resolution, conclusions supported by evidence).

•  Strong client service ethos, with the ability to build trusted relationships with client finance teams and key stakeholders.
• Effective communicator—able to present clear, concise findings and discuss technical accounting/audit matters with confidence.
•  Comfortable managing engagement expectations, including status updates, issue escalation, and pragmatic resolution of audit queries.

•  Strong planning, prioritisation and time management, including budgeting, WIP management, and delivering to deadlines across multiple engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead on-site / fieldwork, allocate work appropriately, and delegate effectively to junior team members.
• Proven coaching approach—able to develop junior staff through feedback, review notes, and on-the-job training.
• Commercially aware—understands how audit delivery, efficiency and quality drive value for both client and firm.
• Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating strong initiative, ownership of deliverables, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Adaptable and open to change, with a positive approach to evolving standards, methodologies and technology-enabled audit.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the ability to work confidently with large datasets and deliver clear audit outputs.
• Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools is beneficial, with an interest in improving audit efficiency through technology.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art, high-tech office in a central Dublin city location
• Onsite gym with changing & shower facilities 
• Secure bike parking 
• Onsite café with complimentary barista service

• Together Anywhere Leave 
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme 
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave  
• Take a Me Day 
• Digital Doctor access 
• Mini Health Assessments 
• Expanded Health Insurance provider options 

• Laptop 
• Annual professional subscription 
• Membership Fees 
• Career progression opportunities
• Learning & Development initiatives.

•  Life Assurance 
•  Green Travel Allowance 
•  Pension Contribution