Senior Manager - VAT Consulting (Indirect Tax)

PwC South Africa; Dublin; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

PwC Ireland is seeking a Senior Manager to lead VAT advisory services for domestic and international clients. You will shape VAT strategy, manage key engagements, and drive value through expert guidance. A strong track record in VAT consulting and leadership is essential.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring, coaching, and continued professional development within a collaborative, globally connected team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in VAT technical consulting and advisory.
• Strong academic record; professional accounting/tax qualifications.
• AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct and drive multiple VAT engagements from start to finish.
• Provide high level VAT advice and strategic direction to clients.
• Mentor trainees and coach junior staff within the team.
• Engage with clients to deliver value and ensure quality outcomes.
• Contribute to thought leadership and policy updates in VAT.

Skills

VAT consulting

Client advisory

Relationship management

Team leadership

Communication

Ambition to learn

Digital / tech awareness

Budget & time management

Education

AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

About us: Our VAT team is part of Ireland's leading Indirect Tax practice consisting of 2 Partners and circa 50 VAT experts who advise our global clients on business issues and deliver innovative solutions across all sectors of the economy. Our team works with clients in a broad range of sectors including the digital, fintech, pharmaceutical, retail, asset management, banking, aviation, construction and real estate space.

What we do:

As one of the largest VAT practices in Ireland, we are the trusted VAT advisors for a wide range of domestic and international clients. In order to do so, we foster an environment of continuous professional development and progression within our team. Our focus on technical expertise, mentoring and coaching means we deliver the highest quality advice to our clients and offer rewarding careers to our people. Our clients expect us to have a global & local perspective and advise them on their VAT footprint created by their business. In order to keep pace with the modern global economy there have been significant changes to VAT legislation, caselaw and guidance (locally & globally) over the last number of years which has meant there has never been a more exciting time to work in VAT. As a result of these developments, clients expect us to have a view on policy updates which requires us to continually be aware of changes and the direction of travel across a number of areas relating to VAT.

What does this role offer:

You will gain comprehensive experience across a range of VAT services including; VAT consulting services, tax authority interventions and audit defense, VAT function improvement and optimisation through the application of technology solutions and compliance services to Irish PLC’s, major multinational corporations, Semi-State organisations and a variety of significant privately‑owned Irish companies. As VAT Senior Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience. You will be a key part of a team of people who engage with our clients while also investing in your career development through training and coaching opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create value for clients and the firm.
• Directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
• Be responsible for managing within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction.
• Embrace the digital transformation being undertaken in our business.
• Being motivated to apply technology solutions to familiarise yourself with these evolutions and to drive these technologies further in our day‑to‑day business and that of our clients.
• Coach team members and drive the team to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, authentic and passionate manner.
• Work on attracting, developing and retaining the best talents for the firm.
• Mentor and coach trainees, participate in internal training delivery and act as an advocate to promote our learning culture.

About you – Key skills and competencies:

• 8+ years experience in VAT technical consulting and advisory.
• Strong academic record.
• AITI/CTA qualified or equivalent
• Strong business acumen; ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the market and utilise this information to assist your clients in making smart and innovative business decisions.
• Excellent relationship management skills, ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Enthusiastic team player and manager with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential.
• Ambitious – demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and development.

Create your future with us. The world of work has changed and we are changing with it! At PwC, we believe that challenges are better solved together. A career with us means joining a purpose‑led and diverse, global community where you will do meaningful work with our amazing clients. Our culture is unique and what sets us apart. Our people really are at the very heart of our business. So, when you join us, you will be empowered to work flexibly in a way that works for you, your clients and the teams around you, supporting your wellbeing. We work tirelessly so that you can unlock your full potential and give you everything you need to take your career where you want it to go. We appreciate what you bring to our culture, our team and our clients and we recognise and celebrate you for it. Our tech‑powered and global capabilities come together so that you can make an impact not only to clients and our teams but on the world around us too.

PwC Perks

Of course, we also offer all the perks you would expect from a leading employer for every stage of your journey with us. From everyday flexibility to working from abroad, learning and development or reward and recognition. We have best in class inclusive and family‑friendly perks and policies that meet you where you are‑in your life and in your career.

Inclusion Statement

PwC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we believe passionately in employing a diverse workforce so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. We recognise that confidence and the imposter syndrome can sometimes hold you back from applying for your dream job. Whatever your path is or however you identify, you can learn more about how we are driving a culture of belonging at PwC, and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more, by visiting www.pwc.ie We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Tax
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Creativity
• Customs Brokerage
• Customs Regulations
• Customs Tariffs
• Customs Valuation
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Inclusion
• Indirect Tax
• Indirect Tax Controversies
• Influence
• Input Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Intellectual Curiosity
• International Taxation
• Learning Agility
• Optimism {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.