Audit Assistant Manager

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK and Ireland’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

We have recently completed two acquisitions in Ireland which demonstrates our ambitious growth strategy and the potential in the Irish market.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in our Dublin, Sandyford office. You will be responsible for the project management of each assignment including planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment.

As Audit Assistant Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met.
• Identify and highlight any opportunities for S&W apparent from the work undertaken.
• Assist and perform training of junior staff.
• Complete assessment forms of audit team members.
• Perform work in accordance with S&W audit and assignment procedures.
• Prepare draft accounts/report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects as they arise

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Demonstrable audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm
• High level of technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
• Capacity to manage projects and to generate engagement with the stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
• Clear ability to organize self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.
• Availability and motivation to work directly on site
• Clearly demonstrate an on-going commitment to personal and professional development through continuing education and development.
• Experience of FRS102/FRS101 and IFRS
• Possessing valid driver's license would be advantageous, but is not mandatory

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.