Client Manager - 12 Month FTC at IQ-EQ

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Accountant, Bookkeeping, Management Accounts, Financial Statements, VAT Preparation, Audit Support, Payroll Review, Companies Act Disclosures, Microsoft Office, Accounting Software, Client Communication, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. Job Description You will manage a portfolio of key clients while guiding junior accountants and assistants to deliver high-quality accounting and administration services. You’ll act as the main point of contact for your clients, oversee financial reporting, VAT, payroll review, audit coordination, and banking administration, all while ensuring strong Corporate Governance standards. This role blends hands-on accounting expertise with leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams and jurisdictions. What you will do You will manage an allocated portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting services, financial statements, VAT preparation, basic company secretarial duties, audit support, and bank administration You will review work prepared by junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and first-level review to ensure accuracy and professional standards You will act as a mentor, proactively developing the skills, confidence, and performance of accountants and assistants within the team You will maintain excellent service standards, ensuring all client outputs meet Corporate Governance requirements and are delivered accurately and on time You will support the Corporate Services Director by identifying process improvements, service enhancements, and opportunities to strengthen team performance You will maintain and update the team’s technical knowledge, attending seminars and staying informed on financial reporting, tax developments, and regulatory updates You will build strong working relationships across UK and international teams, promoting a collaborative, joined-up approach to client servicing and escalating issues with solutions when necessary What we offer Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile Wellbeing: additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP Annual leave: our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all Ireland public holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements. Qualifications You are a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with strong experience supporting multiple clients and managing competing deadlines You have excellent bookkeeping skills and hands-on experience preparing management accounts and full financial statements under both Irish GAAP and IFRS You bring strong VAT preparation and RTD filing experience, along with solid understanding of audit requirements and payroll review processes You have working knowledge of Companies Act disclosures and basic company secretarial processes (preferred but not essential) You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office - especially Excel - and familiar with accounting software such as QuickBooks or NetSuite You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and can manage client expectations with confidence and professionalism You work collaboratively with cross-jurisdictional teams and manage ad-hoc projects with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Additional Information OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. Department: Client Services Type of Hire: Temporary

Responsibilities

You will manage a portfolio of key clients, delivering high-quality accounting services and overseeing financial reporting and audit coordination. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members and ensure compliance with Corporate Governance standards.