Accountant Team Lead

Team Lead – Private Equity Fund Accounting | Limerick | 12-Month Contract (with extension or perm option)

We are currently recruiting for a Team Lead within a growing Private Equity Fund Accounting department. This is a pivotal role, overseeing a team, managing workloads, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing leadership to maintain a high-performing and collaborative environment.

Location: Hybrid model – 3 days onsite in Limerick
Rate: €45–€50 per hour
Duration: 12-month contract + strong potential for extension or permanent hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a growing Private Equity Fund Accounting team.
• Review and oversee NAVs, valuations, and client reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage workloads efficiently while meeting client service levels and regulatory deadlines.
• Provide coaching, training, and continuous development for team members.
• Act as the key liaison with clients, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in processes, automation, and reporting quality.
• Contribute to the department’s strategic goals and business priorities.

Skills & Experience:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Experience reviewing NAVs.
• Proven people leadership, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage teams.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Private Equity Fund Accounting knowledge (or willingness to develop quickly).

 Interested? Apply directly via LinkedIn or email your CV to lhayward@skillfindergroup.com