International Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced International Tax Associate Director. The role involves managing a team providing international tax services, supporting clients with cross-border transactions, and contributing to the development of the tax practice. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in international tax and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience in an international tax department of a large firm.
• Proven ability to identify tax opportunities for clients.
• Capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team providing international tax services for diverse clients.
• Support clients with cross-border transactions and assess tax strategies.
• Implement projects while meeting deadlines and managing priorities.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Ambition for career progression

Education

ATT/ACA/ACCA or CTA qualification

Job description

International Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and nearly 60 offices across the U.S., Ireland, the UAE, and other territories, our combined platform brings enhanced solutions and capabilities supported by cutting‑edge technologies and a team of nearly 13,000 quality‑driven professionals.

Job Description

We are seeking an International Tax Associate Director to join our growing Tax department. As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for presenting solutions to increasingly complex technical issues, demonstrating sufficient technical knowledge in your own service area to develop solutions to complex technical issues, and managing a team on a day‑to‑day basis. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. The position attracts a competitive remuneration package and ongoing career development.

Main responsibilities

• Manage a team providing international tax services for a broad range of clients in a variety of industries and sectors.
• Provide support to clients’ cross‑border transactions and assess their international tax strategies.
• Manage the implementation of a number of different projects at any one time, including meeting deadlines, prioritization and billings.
• Contribute to the tax practice’s development by proactively managing existing clients and identifying potential opportunities to undertake additional/new client work.

Skills and attributes

• ATT/ACA/ACCA or CTA qualified.
• Minimum 6 years’ post‑qualification experience of working in an international tax department of a large firm.
• Strong technical knowledge and proven ability to identify opportunities for clients.
• Capable of working on your own initiative.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential together with proven people development skills to support the development of the more junior staff.
• Ambitious and want to pursue a career in practice.

Life at GT

At Grant Thornton we do things differently. We value collaboration, diversity, and fresh thinking. A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, and more possibilities to grow and help shape the future for clients. We respect and value your experience and want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. We care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you want to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get and more.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Grant Thornton provides equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints that need to be heard and valued. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision‑making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

Reward and benefits

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.