7 Acca jobs in Ireland

Associate Director Our clients advisory Financial Accounting division are a group of proactive accounting specialists who are focused on providing practical solutions to their clients complex financial reporting issues.

The advisory team must be able to respond quickly to fast moving business processes and timelines whether assisting with advice related to transactions or working to tight financial close deadlines.

Main responsibilities: *proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP; *experience of working with MNCs, in an industry or practice setting; *previous international experience working on accounting, financial reporting and/or supporting auditing of companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas; *strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and desirable in other international jurisdictions though not a requirement; *assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships; *assist in proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, liaising with international offices and partner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders; *play a key role in the wider international community, getting involved in internal committees and contributing to project work; *design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in the team and appropriate levels of coaching; *ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe; *self-motivated and ability to work within a team; *manage a team effectively while on assignment; *responsible for development and mentoring staff; *working knowledge of ONESOURCE and/or Caseware for accounts preparation is desirable; *experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage; *strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills; *commercial / business awareness; *a passion for client service; *a genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; and *ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).

Skills and attributes: *recognised accounting qualification; *an audit background an advantage; *experience in a top 20 practice or a MNC international reporting environment; *minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; *strong people and project management skills; *language fluency in one or more of the following European languages is desirable: German, French or Spanish; other European languages a benefit but not essential; and *strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and being familiar with other GAAPs such as German, French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential APPLY NOW #Cpl Cork Fin #LI-MB3 Skills: "associate director" "multinational finance" "consultancy" Benefits: Pension Bonus

Our client, a leading global professional services firm are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) to join their high-performing FAAS team.

Working with top-tier clients in asset management, banking, and insurance, you'll help optimise finance and operational functions, enhance reporting processes, and ensure compliance with IFRS, Lux GAAP, and US GAAP.

With offices in Dublin 2, they are operating with a hybrid working model and offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities: Deliver projects in financial reporting, process improvement, regulatory support, and interim finance roles.

Build strong client relationships and liaise with auditors.

Work with ERP systems (Oracle, Geneva, Investran, Sun, SAP, Workday) and advanced Excel tools.

Requirements: 2-3 years' experience in financial services or with a top 10 audit firm.

Strong technical accounting knowledge and regulatory awareness.

Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Skills: Dublin Hybrid Permanent Contract Accountant Financial Services Benefits: Work From Home Hybrid Flexi time Benefits

Location: Dublin 2

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 29, 2025

Requisition ID:

Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimisation - Director

General Information

Location: Dublin / Cork

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

The Team and the opportunity We have an exciting Director role available in EY's market-leading FAAS team, working with some of the largest multinational and Irish companies in a role that also affords you the opportunity to work extensively with all of EY's sub-services lines, including advisory, assurance and tax.

Specifically, within FAAS, we are looking to recruit into our Finance Advisory & Process Improvement competency.

You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements.

FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client's finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. FAAS is a client-facing service offering, focused on generating value-add relationships with our clients and supporting them with the continuous development of their finance functions. Our core service offerings include:

• Accounting and Reporting Services
• Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
• Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
• Treasury and Finance Support Services

Our FAAS professionals combine technical knowledge with business and industry insights, assisting our clients to make informed strategic decisions, thus helping them gain a competitive advantage through better decision-making

Your key responsibilities

• Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
• Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
• Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
• Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients.
• Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
• Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, is necessary, to ensure seamless solution to our clients;
• Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress on the engagement and bringing to their attention any issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions;
• Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
• Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation and the implementation of improvements to our clients' internal control environments;
• Presentation of the results of our work to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
• Development of our talent pool through our internal people initiative like training, counselling, mentoring, role modelling and promoting general wellbeing of our people.

Skills and attributes for success We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for innovation and creating better ways of working with our clients and have a very strong attention to detail to join our growing team.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10years post qualified experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
• Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and process design and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations including RPA, OCR, Process Mining, Blackline, PowerBI, Oracle Cloud, SAP/S4,

Ideally, you will also have

• US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
• Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and transactions and an ability to clearly articulate the advice in written deliverables.
• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
• Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
• Industry experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

What we look for We are looking for leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about accounting advisory and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That's Why, EY.

Apply now.

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What you need to know: We are currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Reporting Accounting Consultant for our client, a global financial services company based in Limerick.

In this position, you will be a senior member and will joining a dynamic and deadline driven team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and interpreting changes in accounting standards and regulations, developing solutions to address these changes, and ensuring best practices are implemented across the department.

Collaboration with external audit firms and internal stakeholders will be key to delivering high-quality outcomes.

This is a 6-month contract role with some possibility of extension or permanency.

The company offers a hybrid working model.

What you will be doing: Establish best practices to enhance client satisfaction and drive continuous improvement in departmental performance.

Review and deliver financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.

Mentor junior team members on the team as required.

Act as the primary liaison with external audit firms, facilitating technical updates and keeping the team informed of industry developments.

Represent the company at relevant external forums impacting the financial reporting business.

Identify training and development needs, setting performance standards and ensuring continuous upskilling of the team.

Support resolution of complex and non-routine financial reporting issues.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance and other departments, as needed.

What we are looking for: PQ or Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.

Experience in the investment management, fund administration, asset management, securities operations, or audit industries.

Solid understanding of Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to carry out presentations.

Excellent internal and external client-servicing skills.

Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel.

By applying, you are giving consent for Matrix Recruitment to contact you about this job.

We collect your data for recruitment purposes only and will retain it for the duration required as outlined in our privacy policy.

All CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any clients without your knowledge and permission.

Please note that due to the expected high volume of applications we can only reply to applicants suitable for the position.

We Value Your Trust.

Skills: qualified accountant Financial Reporting

Chartered Accountant - Audit Focus Location: Central Dublin | Hybrid Work Option A prestigious, organically grown small to mid-sized accounting firm in Central Dublin is seeking a Chartered Accountant to join its high-performing Audit team.

This is a key opportunity for a motivated professional to take the next step in their career within a firm known for its ambitious and collaborative culture.

About the Firm This practice fosters a supportive and empowering environment, encouraging team members to share challenges and collaborate on solutions.

Youll have the opportunity to enhance your managerial capabilities by reviewing the work of junior staff, all while building meaningful client relationships that can lead to long-term business success.

Key Highlights: Significant client exposure and relationship-building opportunities Hybrid working model following an initial on-site onboarding period Clear promotion path based on merit, not on time served Ideal Candidate Profile: ACA / ACCA qualified or near completion (ideally with first-time passes) Strong academic background Confident in Irish audit standards, particularly FRS 102 Excellent analytical and technical audit and accounting skills Proven ability to deliver exceptional client service and build trusted relationships Salary & Benefits: Base Salary: €50,000 €60,000 (commensurate with experience) Strong bonus structure and additional benefits Commitment to a healthy work-life balance Ongoing professional development and training Access to a prestigious client portfolio If you're recently qualified or nearing qualification and looking to advance your career with a firm that promotes a health work/life balance, please forward your CV or contact Brendan Catney for a confidential discussion.

If this role isnt the right fit but youre exploring new opportunities, we welcome a confidential conversation about your career path.

Verde Search ensures your CV will never be shared with clients without your full consent following a detailed discussion.

All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Skills: Audit Financial Analysis Accountancy Auditing ACCA Client Relations Client Liaison Benefits: Work From Home Work From Home Pension Bonus Flexitime

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, your financial expertise and deep knowledge are essential in keeping our products in production and our innovators at the forefront of innovation.

Whether you are involved in establishing, coordinating, researching, or managing financial operations, your role is crucial in ensuring our medicines reach the people who need them most, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Your contributions in financial administration, research, and coordination are vital to our mission of delivering life-saving medicines to patients swiftly and effectively.

Your skills and dedication help streamline our processes, making a significant impact on the speed and efficiency with which we can provide essential treatments.

What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Contribute to project tasks and milestones, organizing work to meet deadlines.

Support the shared services site team and direct reports, ensuring effective communication with internal and external business professionals.

Adhere to compliance and controls, supporting Corporate Audit and capturing necessary information for review.

Collaborate with legal, compliance, and market approvers to manage exceptions and approvals.

Review healthcare contract standards for external professionals, ensuring customer needs and relationships are proactively fulfilled and enhanced.

Perform period-end financial close activities, meeting all related deadlines.

Develop financial information by researching and analyzing accounting data to meet management requests.

Identify key groups or positions for regular interaction and assist in the timely delivery of standardized financial processes on behalf of Pfizer.

Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.

Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems, with limited decision-making authority, working under the supervisor's direction.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, Word, and Power Point Fluency in English speaking and writing Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) Pharmaceutical industry or contracts experience System application & products / Oracle experience Good organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple priorities Experience with financial reporting and analysis Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement Work Location Assignment: Hybrid Additional Information In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Please note there is no relocation support available for this position How to apply Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Purpose Breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence.

Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy.

We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business.

As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.

Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career.

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