Private Client Tax Manager

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager with essential Irish tax experience to join our Dublin network. The role focuses on complex Irish personal tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses, with reporting to Private Client Tax Directors and Partners across multiple offices.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of Irish tax advisory experience, a CTA or equivalent, and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience advising on Irish tax within an Irish accountancy practice or equivalent Irish tax advisory environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish personal taxation, CGT and CAT.
• CTA qualification or equivalent professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Reporting – closely with Private Client Tax Directors and Partners.
• Irish Tax Advisory – advise individuals and business owners on complex Irish tax matters.
• Capital Taxes – provide specialist advice on Irish CGT, CAT and exemptions/reliefs.
• Succession Planning – advise on business succession, wealth transfers and estate planning under Irish tax law.
• Client Relationships – manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses.
• Tax Compliance – review Irish personal tax returns and ensure compliance with Revenue requirements.
• Team Leadership – mentor junior tax professionals.
• Business Development – identify advisory opportunities and support practice growth.

Skills

Irish tax advisory

Irish personal taxation

CGT

CAT

Relationship management

Client communication

Education

CTA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Private Client Tax Manager – Irish Tax Experience Essential

Sector: Professional Services – Accountancy Practice

Location: Dublin/Cork/Limerick/Galway

Salary: Negotiable

Our Client

Darwin Hawkins works with a range of established Top 10 and mid-tier accountancy practices in Ireland.

We are interested in speaking confidentially with experienced Private Client Tax professionals who have direct experience of Irish taxation and may be considering their next career move.

Why should you apply?

This is an opportunity for experienced Private Client Tax professionals to explore potential career opportunities within established accountancy practices in Ireland.

Whether you're looking for greater exposure to complex Irish tax advisory work, more direct interaction with Partners or a clearer progression route towards Senior Manager and Director, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about suitable opportunities as they arise.

Who should apply?

We are particularly interested in speaking with Private Client Tax professionals who have:

• Essential: A minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience advising on Irish tax matters within an Irish accountancy practice or equivalent Irish tax advisory environment.
• Essential: Strong working knowledge of Irish personal taxation, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT).
• CTA qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualifications.
• 5+ years' overall experience in Private Client Tax, including Irish tax advisory experience.
• Experience advising Irish high-net-worth individuals, business owners and family-owned businesses.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Please note: This campaign is specifically focused on professionals with practical Irish tax advisory experience. Experience exclusively in overseas taxation, without direct Irish tax experience, will not meet the essential requirements.

Role and Reporting Lines

The responsibilities and reporting structure will depend on individual opportunities. Typical Private Client Tax Manager positions may involve:

• Reporting – Working closely with Private Client Tax Directors and Partners.
• Irish Tax Advisory – Advising individuals and business owners on complex Irish personal tax matters.
• Capital Taxes – Providing specialist advice on Irish CGT, CAT and relevant exemptions and reliefs.
• Succession Planning – Advising on business succession, wealth transfers and estate planning under Irish tax legislation.
• Client Relationships – Managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses.
• Tax Compliance – Reviewing Irish personal tax returns and ensuring compliance with Irish Revenue requirements.
• Team Leadership – Reviewing technical work and mentoring junior tax professionals.
• Business Development – Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting the growth of private client services.

Interested in this position?