Salary Bracket: €40,000 - €50,000

WHAT'S THE JOB?

We’re working with a well-established professional services firm to find a Accounting Team Leader to join its growing Client Accounting team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong accountant who enjoys managing client relationships while developing and mentoring a team. You’ll oversee your own portfolio, act as a key technical reference point, and play an important role in maintaining service quality and team performance.

It’s a great opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership position within a structured, client-focused environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage and mentor junior team members, providing guidance, review, and technical support.
• Act as a key point of reference for complex accounting and VAT-related queries.
• Hold regular team catch-ups to monitor progress, workload, and development.
• Manage your own portfolio of clients, preparing management accounts and overseeing audit processes.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for your client portfolio.
• Ensure all client and team deliverables meet statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Review financial statements, including complex disclosures.
• Review VAT returns and accounting work prepared by other team members.
• Support ongoing compliance monitoring within the accountancy function.
• Promote internal procedures, controls, and best practices across the team.
• Identify training needs and support the development and delivery of internal training sessions.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather information for financial reporting and statutory submissions.
• Escalate significant accounting issues or risks to management.
• Support management in ensuring deadlines are met across the wider team portfolio.
• Participate in client meetings and support junior team members in their client exposure.
• Assist with new business opportunities and client onboarding discussions.
• Contribute to team performance reviews and ongoing development processes.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Bring at least 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a client accounting environment.
• Be fully qualified through a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of client accounting, VAT, and financial reporting.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken English.
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAGE confidently.
• Handle sensitive financial information with integrity and professionalism.
• Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Stay highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Show strong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset.
• Be comfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and supporting others.