Associate Director

Our client is looking for an ambitious Associate Director to lead our Audit & Accounts team in Balbriggan. In this key leadership role as Associate Director, you’ll manage a diverse client portfolio while guiding a talented team and working closely with the Board of Directors. With a clear path to Directorship, this Associate Director position offers strategic involvement in the firm’s growth and long‑term career progression.

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• Mentor and manage the Audit & Accounts team, drive performance reviews, training, and uphold a culture of accountability and ethics.
  
• Serve as the primary contact for a diverse portfolio, build long-term relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and cross-sell services.
  
• Oversee audits, financial statements, and tax filings, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102, IFRS, and ISAs while maintaining advanced technical knowledge.
  
• Collaborate with Directors on strategic goals, lead business development initiatives, monitor commercial outcomes, and champion digital innovation for efficiency and client success.
  

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• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
  
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience across audit, accounts, and client portfolio management.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and oversee complex audit engagements.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Irish and UK accounting and auditing standards.
  
• Strong commercial awareness with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships.
  
• Confident in using cloud-based platforms and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
  
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
  
• Inspirational leader with a passion for developing talent and driving business growth.
  

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• €100k – €115k salary aligned with experience.
  
• Flexible hours with a four‑and‑a‑half‑day working week.
  
• Access to global network, including travel opportunities.
  
• Paid professional memberships and funded CPD/training programmes.
  
• Generous holiday allowance plus extra company days at Christmas and Easter with an option to accrue up to 5 additional annual leave days each year, with further entitlement after 5 years’ service.
  
• Comprehensive travel insurance and a dedicated volunteering day annually.
  
• Free parking and modern onsite perks including a food truck and games room.
  
• Wellbeing programme and discounts on gyms, hotels, and more.
  
• Commission incentives for introducing new clients and team members.
  
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  

This role offers an excellent platform for an Associate Director looking to advance their career within a supportive, modern, and growth‑focused environment.

If you are seeking a new opportunity within a Dublin‑based practice, please contact Katie McMahon on for further details. GPC Finance will not share any applicant’s CV with clients without prior consent after a comprehensive discussion. xcfaprz Rest assured that all conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.