Audit Senior

Xeinadin Group Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business advisory firm in Cork is looking for an Audit Specialist to join their expanding Assurance team. The successful applicant will deliver high-quality audit services and manage various assignments to meet compliance standards. Candidates should be working towards ACA or ACCA qualifications and possess relevant audit experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for maintaining effective client relationships and mentoring junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance 4× annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA qualifications.
• Audit experience in a large firm or local general practice is required.
• Must be a reliable and collegiate team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audit services to clients.
• Manage various audit assignments within deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor and coach trainees in audit tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team player

Education

ACA/ACCA qualifications

Job description

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description

This is a new role in our expanding Assurance team within our Cork city operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high‑quality audit services to our diverse client base in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are well‑planned, and teams are fully briefed on the specific risks and challenges.
• Draft and review financial statements and audit reports with recommendations addressing risks.
• Manage various audit assignments, ensuring efficient use of time and resources to meet deadlines and maintain quality.
• Build strong, effective relationships with client teams, making the audit process seamless and adding value.
• Deliver progress updates to Partners on key issues and risks.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102, Irish GAAP, and addressing key risks within budget and timelines.
• Mentor and coach trainees, giving guidance and helping them grow professionally while maintaining high performance on audit tasks.

Key Requirements

Working towards ACA/ACCA qualifications or fully qualified with audit experience in a large firm or local general practice.

Additional Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliable and collegiate team player with the ability to work independently. Process‑oriented with strong organisation skills.

Model

Office Based

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance 4× annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs