Tax Consultant - VAT | Top 10 Firm | Hybrid/ Fully Remote Working


The client –

Our client is a rapidly growing advisory firm that specializes in offering consulting, audit, and tax services to prominent domestic and international mid-market clients. As a significant participant in the international network, they engage in active collaboration with over 57,000 colleagues across more than a thousand offices spanning over a hundred countries.

Upon becoming a part of their organization, you will encounter numerous opportunities to tailor your desired career path. Your future is within your control. Their client base encompasses growth-oriented entrepreneurial enterprises and leading multinational organizations across various sectors, with operations both nationally and internationally.
 

The role –

You will acquire comprehensive experience in various indirect tax services, including:

• Managing a portfolio of indirect tax clients across diverse industries, including Irish PLCs, major multinational corporations, semi-State organizations, and various significant privately-owned Irish companies.
• Collaborating closely with Partners and senior management to deliver high-end VAT advisory and consulting services.
• Providing support in enhancing and optimizing the VAT function through the application of technology solutions.
• Liaising with clients promptly and efficiently, offering advice, conducting research, and resolving all relevant VAT issues and technical matters on advisory assignments.
• Full commercial management for a portfolio of client work.
• Corresponding with Revenue and other third parties on behalf of clients.
• Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the workload of associate-level trainees, including presenting in-house VAT training courses.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the practice.

About you –

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Irish VAT compliance and advisory assignments.
• Desirable experience in VAT on property transactions, RCT, due diligence projects, and cross-border transactions.
• Desirable but not essential experience working in a Big4/Top10 professional services firm.
• Strong academic background with a degree in accounting, economics, finance, law, or a relevant field.
• Part or fully qualified AITI/CTA or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficient in directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Experience in managing global relations and client engagements across various jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and apply knowledge to assist clients.
• Relationship management skills with the ability to read situations and adapt behavior to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Enthusiastic team player and manager with a passion for coaching and encouraging others to achieve their potential.
• Ambitious with a strong commitment to personal learning and development.

Patrick O’Rourke is an Audit/ Tax/ Advisory/ Accountancy recruitment specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around this or other opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T – 087 190 2963