Audit & Accounts Manager

Who We Are

UHY Farrelly Dawe White is a leading Top 20 audit, accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in the North East of Ireland and a member of UHY, a global accountancy network ranked among the Top 20 networks worldwide.

Over the past decade, UHY FDW has evolved into one of the most progressive and forward-thinking firms in the market. The firm has built a strong market presence across the North East driven by its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic leadership, and early adoption of innovative technologies. Today, we are recognised as a trendsetter within the sector.

We are proud to be a people-focused organisation and recognise that attracting and retaining high-calibre professionals is key to our continued success. Our team of seven directors and over 80 staff deliver a first-class service across four offices, supporting a diverse client base at local, national and international levels.

Guided by our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” we are excited to continue expanding our team with talented individuals who share our ambition and values.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join our growing team in Dundalk. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional looking to take the next step in their career by leading audit and accounts engagements, managing client relationships, and supporting the development of junior staff within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit, accounting, and compliance services to a diverse client portfolio. The role will be office-based Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility of a half-day working from home on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead and manage a portfolio of audit and accounts engagements, ensuring all engagements are completed in line with professional standards, in accordance with deadlines and agreed timeframes.


• To oversee and review statutory financial statements, accounts files for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.


• To review corporation tax returns prepared by junior staff and ensure filings are made in accordance with deadlines.


• Manage, mentor, and develop junior staff, providing technical guidance, training, and conducting performance appraisals.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for assigned portfolios.


• Plan and allocate work within the team, monitoring progress, profitability, budgets, and billable hours.


• Conduct client meetings, including planning, interim, and closing meetings, and attend stock takes or other site visits as required.


• Liaise with other departments within the firm to identify and deliver additional client services.


• Prepare internal management reports on assignment status, financial performance, and team productivity.


• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.


• Ensure compliance with all professional standards, ethics, and internal policies, upholding the firm’s code of conduct.


• Maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through reading, courses, and continuing professional development (CPD).


• Contribute to business development, including preparing proposals and participating in client presentations.


• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other professional development activities.


• Assist with ad hoc business consultancy and other projects as required by the firm or director.

About You

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent


• Experience working in a fast-paced audit department or practice


• Proven ability to manage and lead teams


• You will have strong technical knowledge, e.g., UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s


• Experience in audit and accounts preparation, ideally in a practice environment


• Excellent communication and client-facing skills


• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Proactive, ambitious, and committed to professional development

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:

• You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience


• Paid Professional Membership for qualified staff


• Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 12:30 Friday)


• 20 days annual leave with 4 additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays alongside the ability to build up 5 additional days of flexi leave per annum


• Additional days annual leave after 5 and 10 years of service


• Paid volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about


• Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours


• Free parking & Wellbeing Programme


• CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events


• Commission for introducing new clients and new team members


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture

Our Values

At UHY FDW, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our values reflect our culture, with being respectful for ourselves, our colleagues and our clients; open communication; teamwork; the highest ethical standards; and a shared commitment to delivering excellent results with passion and integrity.