Job Description

Audit – Qualified Senior (Financial Services) – Banking, Payments, Special Purpose Vehicles

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

BDO Ireland are currently seeking a Qualified Audit Senior to join the Financial Services - Banking Audit team within our Audit Department. You will be working as part of a team of 16, supported by an experienced management group within the Banking team. Our portfolio of clients includes banks, alternate financiers and payment providers, and we specialise in both international and domestic clients across banking and the broader financial services sector. The portfolio also includes special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including securitisation and structured finance vehicles, Section 110 companies and other financing vehicles holding financial assets or issuing debt securities.

We have an ambitious growth strategy, and we are looking for an exceptional, delivery-focused and passionate individual who is eager to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to our success.

As a Qualified Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our practice. This will include audits of SPVs with complex transaction structures, financial instruments, outsourced service providers and entity-specific legal, tax, financial reporting and regulatory considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of statutory audits including planning, execution, and completion.
• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of teams of up to 3 people on various audit assignments.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during audit fieldwork and throughout the engagement lifecycle, managing expectations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of banking and financial services clients while collaborating with multiple engagement teams.
• Review audit work, identify key risks and ensure audit quality standards are maintained.
• Work closely with managers and partners to deliver engagements within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Stay informed of developments in accounting, auditing and regulatory standards relevant to the financial services sector.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• 3–4 years of audit experience within a professional services environment.
• Experience auditing financial services, banking, payments, SPVs, securitisation vehicles, structured finance transactions, debt issuers, or asset finance structures, CLOs or similar entities would be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of auditing standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client service ethos
• Adaptable and open to change
• Commercial minded
• Ambitious and self-motivated
• Effective time and work-in-progress management
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Demonstrates strong initiative
• Awareness of the Irish SPV environment, including Section 110 companies, Central Bank reporting and the EU securitisation framework, would be advantageous

Benefits

Office Facilities

• State-of-the-art, high-tech office in a central Dublin city centre location
• Onsite gym with changing & shower facilities
• Secure bike parking
• Onsite café with complimentary barista service

Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
• Take a Me Day
• Digital Doctor access
• Mini Health Assessments
• Expanded Health Insurance provider options

Work Equipment & Resources

• Laptop
• Annual professional subscription
• Membership Fees
• Career progression opportunities
• Learning & Development initiatives.

Income Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Green Travel Allowance
• Pension Contribution

BDO is an equal opportunities employer