Belfast Tax - Senior Associate

KPMG Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Emergency childcare support

Regular social events

Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Ireland

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Belfast is seeking a Tax Senior Consultant to assist with compliance and advisory projects for a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and relevant professional qualifications. With opportunities for continuous learning and career progression, this hybrid role offers a collaborative team environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of tax consulting.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a professional environment.
• Experience with complex client engagements.
• At least three years’ experience in a professional environment with exposure to complex client engagements

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance and advisory projects across a diverse client portfolio.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Support technical analysis and submissions to regulatory bodies.
• Support the preparation of technical analysis and submissions to regulatory bodies as required
• Review work prepared by junior colleagues, providing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with other KPMG teams—such as Deal Advisory, Audit, and Consulting—to deliver integrated solutions for clients
• Bring strong communication skills, initiative, and enthusiasm to every engagement

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Initiative and enthusiasm

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Accountant, Chartered Institute of Tax)

Job description

Overview

When you join KPMG Ireland, you become part of a community of over 4,200 professionals working together both in person and virtually to reach their full potential. We are an organisation that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work and to contribute in ways that genuinely matter. Joining KPMG Ireland means elevating your career through the work you enjoy, the global connections you build, the continuous learning you access, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Role

Are you our next Belfast Tax Senior Consultant?
Location: Hybrid, based in Belfast
Grade: Senior Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent

A snapshot of your peer group

• Relevant professional qualification or progression toward one (e.g., Chartered Accountant, Chartered Institute of Tax, or equivalent depending on your specialty)
• Strong technical knowledge within your discipline
• At least three years’ experience in a professional environment with exposure to complex client engagements

What You Can Initially Expect In This Role

As you progress your career with us, your responsibilities and achievements will evolve. Initially, you can expect to:

• Assist with compliance and advisory projects on a diverse client portfolio, supporting cross‑border, NI, and multinational engagements
• Work closely with experienced management team across compliance, advisory, and project-based work
• Act as a key point of contact for clients
• Support the preparation of technical analysis and submissions to regulatory bodies as required
• Review work prepared by junior colleagues, providing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with other KPMG teams—such as Deal Advisory, Audit, and Consulting—to deliver integrated solutions for clients
• Bring strong communication skills, initiative, and enthusiasm to every engagement

Your team

Our Belfast practice includes over 90 professionals and 9 Partners, working with a wide mix of clients from dynamic privately owned companies and fast‑growing businesses to large corporate groups and high‑net‑worth individuals. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with real commercial insight to help clients make informed decisions.

Learn more about our Belfast office here: KPMG in Northern Ireland - Get in touch with our leadership team - https://kpmg.com/

Benefits

Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted health insurance
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced family leave
• Emergency childcare support
• Regular social events
• Early Finish Fridays on bank holidays and during the summer
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Ireland
• Extensive Learning & Development through KPMG Business School

We also offer flexible working options to help you find the balance that works for you.

Career Progression

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From day one, you’ll have a dedicated Performance Manager to support your development. Our award‑winning Business School offers continuous learning, ensuring your expertise grows along with your career. KPMG is also the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times per year—giving you regular opportunities to advance.

Inclusion & Diversity

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity sit at the heart of KPMG. We value different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we work to ensure an environment where everyone can succeed. Learn more about our commitment here: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Candidates with disabilities can flag requirements at interview stage.

For specific queries about the role, please contact Michelle Breen.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this role.

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