Senior Associate Tax Reporting Technology

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Tax Technology Specialist to enhance the operational effectiveness of tax functions for clients. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for process improvement, designing custom tax applications, and supporting technology implementations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and have two years of experience in related roles, with strong analytical and communication skills required.

Benefits

Market-leading training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, tax, or tax technology roles.
• Ability to analyze and improve operational performance in tax or finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve tax reporting processes and automation.
• Design and build custom tax applications to support client needs.
• Support tax technology implementations and configurations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Interest in technology and automation

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax Technology, MIS or related field

Master's beneficial

Tools

Alteryx

Microsoft Power Platform

SQL

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Work at the intersection of tax, technology, and transformation, delivering high-impact solutions to market-leading clients
• Join a growing and well-invested team with strong career progression opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge tax technologies, data analytics, and automation tools
• Access to market-leading training and hands-on project work in a collaborative environment

What will you do?

You will work with clients to enhance the operational effectiveness of their tax functions, improving processes, technology, and risk controls. Your role will involve:

• Identifying opportunities to improve tax reporting processes, automation, and data quality
• Reviewing controls, systems, and processes to reduce risk and enhance efficiency
• Designing and building custom tax applications to support client needs
• Supporting tax technology implementations and configurations
• Collaborating with leadership on impactful transformation projects
• Managing workstreams, coordinating with onshore/offshore teams, and delivering projects on time and budget

What will you have?

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax Technology, MIS, or related field (Master's beneficial)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, tax, or tax technology roles
• Strong interest in technology and automation in finance/tax processes
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse and improve operational performance in tax or finance functions

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience implementing tax reporting systems or EPM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Tagetik)
• Knowledge of IAS12 or ASC740
• Skills in data analytics tools such as Alteryx and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Query)
• Basic database knowledge (e.g., SQL)
• Project management experience

What's the next step?
If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in the UK, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.
Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:
Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.