Team Lead - Ireland/UK Accounts

Position Overview

The Team Lead – Ireland Accounts will review the preparation and review of year-end accounts, financial statements, and tax compliance for Irish entities. This role requires strong technical expertise in Irish accounting and taxation, hands-on leadership, and close coordination with clients and internal teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Year-End Accounts & Financial Statements

• Lead the preparation and review of year-end working papers and supporting schedules for Irish entities.
• Review and finalize financial statements prepared using Ireland accounts production software such as Surf, Relate, TaxCalc, or similar platforms.
• Ensure year-end accounts comply with FRS 102, FRS 105, and SCAPS/PQS requirements.
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of lead schedules, control accounts, and audit-ready documentation.
• Review finalized year-end accounts and support timely filing with Revenue Ireland and the Companies Registration Office (CRO).
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex accounting matters.

2. Tax Compliance

• Review and finalize Corporation Tax (CT) Returns for Irish companies.
• Review Personal Tax Returns (Form 11 / Form 12) prepared for individual clients.
• Ensure all tax filings are accurate and completed within Revenue Ireland deadlines.
• Guide the team on tax computations, adjustments, capital allowances, and reliefs.
• Identify and suggest tax-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance.

3. Reconciliations & Period-End Activities

• Supervise month-end and year-end supplier and control account reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet schedules and validate balances for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure timely identification and resolution of discrepancies in vendor accounts and year-end balances.
• Drive consistency and quality across period-end processes.

4. Working Papers & Documentation

• Review detailed Excel-based working papers to ensure clarity, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Ensure proper preparation of lead schedules, control accounts, management letters, and review notes.
• Maintain high documentation standards in line with internal quality and Irish audit requirements.

5. Compliance & Quality Review

• Ensure all financial statements and tax filings comply with Irish GAAP (FRS 102 / FRS 105).
• Lead internal and external quality review processes and respond to review comments.
• Ensure consistent application of best practices for Irish accounting engagements.
• Support process improvements and standardization initiatives.

6. Client Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for Ireland clients on assigned engagements.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents and clarify accounting or tax queries.
• Provide regular status updates on deliverables and manage expectations.
• Handle queries from auditors, tax advisors, and internal reviewers.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and issue resolution.

7. Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead, mentor, and review the work of senior associates and associates.
• Allocate work, manage workloads, and monitor deadlines across engagements.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training for team members.
• Support performance reviews and team development initiatives.

Key Success Measures

• Client – Client Satisfaction, Associate Retention and Attraction
• Financial – Reduced cost-to-serve/optimization, Profitability improvement
• Operational – Defined Structure, Improved Employee Value Proposition
• People – Higher associate engagement, lower attrition

Education, Skills & Experience

• ACCA/CA/CMA/CPA qualified
• 5-7 Years of experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, XERO, CCH, Receipt bank, Surf, Expensify, Bill.com, QBO
• Strong understanding of Ireland GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105) and Revenue Ireland processes.
• Experience in preparing CT Returns and Personal Tax Returns.
• Handson experience with accounts production software (Surf, Relate, TaxCalc, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of yearend working papers, control accounts, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas for working papers).

Shift Timings

• · 12:30 PM IST – 10:00 PM IST
• · 01:30 PM IST – 11:00 PM IST