Senior Associate, Audit

Moore Ireland

. Prepare and complete client audit files and financial statements from start to finish to professional standards and within budget and deadlines .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCork City • IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in external auditing and financial reporting, with a strong ability to prepare and complete client audit files to professional standards. Proven experience in team leadership, client relationship management, and delivering results under pressure.

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External Audit ExperienceACA/ACCA QualificationClient Relationship ManagementReport Writing SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Audit PlanningFinancial Statement PreparationCompliance IdentificationStatutory Audit ServicesOperational Supervision

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganisational SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiativePresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCA

Industry Keywords

Irish CompaniesFinancial ReportingBusiness AdvisoryClient AssignmentsCoaching and Mentoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and complete client audit files and financial statements from start to finish to professional standards and within budget and deadlines
Draft financial reports as required by client assignments
Prepare and review audit planning and reporting deliverables
Present engagement results to the engagement manager
Identify non-compliance with auditing and accounting standards and raise it with the engagement manager
Train junior staff in accounts preparation and auditing while leading them on client assignments
Travel at certain times, including overnight stays
Perform additional professional accounting or auditing duties depending on client assignments
Provide statutory external audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors
Develop personal and team technical expertise through coaching, mentoring and leading teams on engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1–2 years post qualification experience in auditing Irish companies
External audit experience
Relevant degree and an ACA, ACCA, or other accounting or relevant qualification
Business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients
Experience in managing and leading teams effectively
Experience presenting to senior management teams
Excellent report writing skills
Experience in operational supervision of assignments and managing client relationships and expectations
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong organisational and planning skills
Ability to work on own initiative and provide guidance to others
Experience working to deadlines and delivering under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package
A good work life-balance
Career development opportunities
In-house training opportunities
Mentoring system, continual assessment and feedback
Company events
Travel saver ticket options
Educational courses and CPD
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