Financial Service Tax - Assistant Manager

BDO Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax practice in Dublin is seeking a skilled Tax Assistant Manager to support diverse clients in the Financial Services sector. This role involves delivering tax advice, managing client projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification and has at least 2 years of experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

On-site gym

Travel Green Allowance Voucher

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional tax environment, ideally with Big 4 experience.
• Good technical knowledge of corporate tax and relevant legislation.
• Experienced in providing strong client service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist tax partners with commercial delivery of tax advice.
• Oversee project management to ensure delivery aligns with client expectations.
• Mentor junior members of the tax team.

Skills

Tax qualification (ITI/CTA)

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification

Strong academic record

Job description

Financial Service Tax - Assistant Manager

Application Deadline: 6 February 2026

Department: Tax (Direct)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

BDO Ireland is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Assistant Manager to join our successful and expanding Tax Practice.

We are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking high‑achiever looking for a new challenge in a progressive and forward‑thinking firm. In addition to a competitive package, this position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

The portfolio includes clients operating across the Financial Services industry, including asset management, banking, securitisation, asset leasing, and insurance/reinsurance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role that provides work that is varied and challenging. The successful candidate will be working directly with senior managers and partners, with significant direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the tax partners with the successful, timely and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients
• Taking ownership of the project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations
• Mentoring / training more junior members of the tax team
• Assisting with the compliance function of the client portfolio
• Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary
• Assist with and the ability to identify new products or services to existing and potential clients
• Assistance with the management of fee and collection targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification – ITI/CTA qualified
• Strong academic record
• Good technical knowledge of corporate tax and relevant legislation and case law
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional tax environment – ideally with some Big 4 experience
• Financial services an advantage but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experienced in providing strong client service delivery across a portfolio of businesses/clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to build good working relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

Income

• Competitive salary
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Pension scheme

Health

• Mini Health Assessments
• Digi Doc
• Group health schemes
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On site gym

Career

• Career Progression
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription

Leave

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Location

• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site café with complementary barista