Director - SME

Who We Are

At Fitzgerald Power, we have spent decades building a top-tier team of experts dedicated to delivering innovative and strategic accountancy services. As one of Ireland's fastest growing accountancy firms, we are not just advisors, we are partners in growth, working closely with clients to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

The Role

We are at an exciting point in Fitzgerald Power's journey, and as part of our ambitious growth plans, we're looking to welcome a Director - Accounting and Advisory into our SME department. This newly created position represents a critical role in shaping the future of our SME team.

As Director, you will lead and develop our growing team, currently comprising 12 people with additional support from other departments. You will be tasked with managing key client relationships whilst delivering monthly billing targets, and you will be assisted by the Management Team and SME Partner.

If you thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment and are ready to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within our accounting and advisory services, we would love to hear from you.

What will you do?

Management of Fitzgerald Power's Accounting and Advisory SME team to include workflow management, management of individual team member KPI's and the training and development requirements of team members. Key duties include:

- The timely delivery of client assignments in accordance with the department's workflow and billing targets.

- Organising, planning and completion of statutory accounts, audits, management accounts and tax returns (Corporation Tax and VAT) in accordance with the workflow plan.

- Preparation and completion of ad-hoc advisory assignments.

- Managing a portfolio of clients.

- Building direct client relationships (as per the portfolio assigned).

- Delivering monthly billing targets.
- Completing all engagements in accordance with the firm's agreed procedures.

- Capturing and reporting all KPI's relevant for the purposes of the team's Key Performance Management.

- Leading and managing the Accounting & Advisory SME team, together with the department's partner.

- Working with the partner and wider team to ensure all department KPI's are met.

- Working with professionalism and care, ensuring Fitzgerald Power's values are always adhered toby both you and your team.

What will you bring?

- ACA / ACCA / CPA Professional Qualification.

- 5 years + PQE with Irish Practice experience.

- Knowledge of the Irish tax system.

- Proven track record in leading, managing, building and developing a team of accounting professionals.

- Strong technical knowledge & skills of Accounting and Auditing standards (IAS, IFRS, Auditing Standards etc.).

- Ambition. The department is growing rapidly.

- A good understanding of accounting software packages.

- Strong work ethic.

- Problem solver.

- Growth mindset.

- Ability to take direction and work within a team environment.

- Strong communication, organisational and planning skills.

- Strong analytical and technical ability and excellent attention to detail.

- Strong team player with the ability to adapt to new challenges.

Practicals

Reporting To: Partner – Accounting and Advisory

Team: SME

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Flex Working: We offer flexible working hours and operate a hybrid working model [based on the 60/40 rule; 3 days onsite and 2 set days remote]

Salary: A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate

Status: Permanent/Full-time

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