Audit Assistant - Public Sector Internal Audit/Grants

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 Ireland’s and UK’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 seeking a talented and enthusiastic Audit Assistant to assist with the completion of internal audit engagements (including audits of financial and operational processes, risk management, governance etc), grant administration and support, and accountancy tasks, as set out in planning memo, audit programmes, working papers and direction of managers, for clients primarily within the Irish public sector, including Government and not for profit agencies.

This is a permanent role to be based at our Dublin Sandyford office, with an expectation of minimum 3 days per week office attendance.  

The interview process will consist 2 stages, with 1 of those stages being a face to face session in the Dublin office.

As an Audit Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others,

• Undertake assigned work in accordance with audit programmes, working papers and manager/audit senior instruction
• Document all work performed clearly and in agreed format, highlighting any issues identified
• Engage directly with relevant client staff in performance of engagements
• Meet all required client service delivery targets and bring any client concerns to attention of manager promptly
• Prioritise tasks, in consultation with manager
• Engage in opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across teams, divisions and offices

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have,

• Demonstrable audit experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrable interpersonal and client relationship skills

Desired:

• Experience of the public, government and/or not-for-profit sectors
• Experience of one or more of internal audit / risk management / grant audit / grant administration
• Experience in performance of multiple simultaneous engagements, with ability to effectively prioritise tasks

Qualifications & Education:

• Part Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIA or AAT or similar
• Commitment to completion of professional qualification
• Track record of strong academic performance

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
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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.