Accounting Manager

Ihorizon; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accounting firm in Ireland is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee client portfolios and manage junior staff. This remote position requires strong Irish practice experience, with responsibilities including the review of accounts and tax work, handling complex client queries, and ensuring quality standards are met. The firm offers a competitive salary, the opportunity for career progression, and the ability to work in a structured, tech-enabled environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Competitive salary based on experience

Working remotely

Qualifications

• Irish-trained and Irish exam-qualified accountant.
• Significant experience working in Irish practice.
• Comfortable in a tech-enabled environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review work prepared by junior and mid-level staff.
• Handle complex client queries independently.
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Skills

Irish practice experience

Accounts preparation and review

Confident communication

Strong organisational skills

Knowledge of cloud accounting systems

Education

ACA / ACCA / CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Hubdoc / Dext

KarbonHQ

Job description

iHorizon is a modern Irish accounting and tax practice specialising in SMEs, sole traders, and owner-managed businesses. We operate a fixed-fee, process-driven model using cloud accounting systems to deliver high-quality compliance and practical, commercially focused advice.

We make extensive use of modern accounting and practice management applications, including Xero, Hubdoc/Dext, and KarbonHQ, and we value professionals who enjoy working in a structured, tech-enabled environment. As the firm grows, we are building a senior leadership layer to support scale, quality, and an excellent client experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an Accounting Manager with strong Irish practice experience. The role is hands-on and involves reviewing and signing off on accounts and tax work, managing workflow and staff, and acting as a senior point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review work prepared by junior and mid-level staff
• Take ownership of accounting delivery for assigned client portfolios
• Handle complex client queries independently
• Act as primary point of contact for a portfolio of key clients
• Ensure deadlines, quality standards, and internal processes are met
• Support the director in reducing day-to-day involvement in accounting delivery
• Contribute to workflow improvements and firm scalability.

Review and sign off on:

• Monthly and annual accounts (sole traders & limited companies)
• Management accounts
• VAT returns (Irish & EU RCB where relevant)
• Capital Gains Tax computations
• Form 11s and CT1s

Qualifications & Experience

• Irish-trained and Irish exam-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA)
• Significant experience working in Irish practice
• Strong background in accounts preparation, review, and sign-off
• Advanced working knowledge of Xero and Hubdoc / Dext
• Experience managing or reviewing work prepared by others
• Comfortable working in a highly systemised, app-driven environment (e.g. KarbonHQ)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines independently
• Confident communicator with clients and internal teams

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling a growing Irish practice
• Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy
• Clear progression path to Head of Accounting / Practice Manager
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Freedom to work remotely
• Modern systems, clear pricing, and structured workflows