Client Manager - Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026.
ABOUT IQ-EQ
Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.
Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding - the IQ and the EQ - to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.
Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.
With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.
One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.
To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com
The Role
The role involves managing a portfolio of clients and delivering accounting and corporate administration services. It includes reviewing the work of junior team members, providing guidance, and supporting their development. The position requires maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high standards of service and compliance. The role also focuses on keeping up to date with accounting and tax developments and driving process improvements. Additionally, it involves reporting key issues to senior management and contributing to the overall performance of the team.
What You'll do
- You'll manage a portfolio of clients, serving as the primary point of contact and building strong relationships with clients, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
- You'll maintain accounting records, prepare annual financial statements under Irish GAAP and IFRS, and ensure accurate and timely VAT reporting.
- You'll provide audit support, review payroll processes, and oversee bank account administration to ensure efficient financial operations.
- You'll deliver high-quality accounting and administration services while ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and client expectations.
- You'll collaborate with internal teams, manage ad hoc projects, identify additional client needs, and support the delivery of seamless client service.
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
About You
- You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with at least 2-3 years of experience in financial services, managing multiple clients, deliverables, and deadlines.
- You have strong expertise in bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT preparation and filing, and the preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
- You possess a good working knowledge of financial reporting requirements, Companies Act disclosures, and accounting best practices.
- You demonstrate excellent communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks and NetSuite.
- You are fluent in English and can effectively manage client relationships while delivering accurate, high-quality financial services.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees, from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries, to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad, we support female 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 long-term 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.