Job Description

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.

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 looking for a talented Assistant Manager to join our Private Client team in Dublin. This role offers the opportunity to support and manage a client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax compliance and advisory services. You will also support the development of junior team members.

As Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

• Preparing and also managing the process of preparing:
  • Accounts for small companies/professional sole traders
  • Associated VAT returns, payroll & corporation tax returns
  • CRO filings re company annual returns
  • Income tax returns
• Assist in dealing with ad hoc advice related issues that arise from time to time and also non-accounting / tax related financial matters (eg assistance in dealing with client’s investment managers, pension fund advisors, project managing transactions such as property purchases or investments in private companies).
• Delegating tasks and reviewing the work of junior team members. Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Support with business development initiatives and growing the business

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have

• Strong bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax compliance return preparation skills (income tax, corporation tax, VAT and payroll)
• Knowledge of private client and partnership tax and some planning experience
• Exemplary organisational and communication skills
• Strong IT skills including practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Gained some staff management/mentoring/supervisory experience
• ACA or CAI qualification

Desired

• Evidence of managing a small client portfolio
• Some tax advisory experience preferable but not essential
• ATI or CTA qualification or the desire to work towards this

Additional Information

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
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• 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.