Strategic Tax Manager — Hybrid, 10% Bonus, Study Leave

Brightwater Recruitment; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 % bonus

Hybrid working

Paid study and exam leave

Course fees covered

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is partnering with a leading Chartered Accountancy practice in Co. Meath to recruit a Tax Manager. This role offers a strategic, senior position shaping the tax function while managing a diverse client portfolio and coordinating with audit and advisory teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-qualification experience, Irish tax expertise, and strong skills in planning, Revenue interactions, and team leadership. Hybrid working and ongoing study support are included.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified either AITI/CTA or ACA/ACCA with a strong tax background.
• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience in a dedicated tax role within practice.
• Deep knowledge of Irish tax legislation across all tax heads, with personal tax planning and director/shareholder matters expertise.
• Extensive experience handling Revenue interactions, audits, and ROS disclosures.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse client portfolio with strong workflow, WIP, and billing awareness.
• Experience supervising junior staff and mentoring trainees in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication to convey complex tax advice and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end personal tax compliance for individuals, directors and HNWIs.
• Identify planning opportunities (remuneration, residency, succession) and advise on corporate restructuring, M&A, cross-border expansion.
• Act as technical lead for Revenue interactions, audits, and disclosures.
• Conduct and review technical tax research to provide commercially-focused insights.
• Manage a diverse client portfolio and be the primary client contact with timely service.
• Coordinate with audit, accounting and advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Identify opportunities for additional advisory work within the client base.
• Support proposals, pitches and development of new tax services.
• Grow the firm’s market presence through networking and technical insights.
• Mentor junior staff and trainees, providing constructive feedback for growth.
• Promote a high-performing, compliant team environment.

Skills

Tax planning

Client management

Revenue interactions

People management

Communication

Education

AITI/CTA or ACA/ACCA

Tools

ROS

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is partnering with a leading Chartered Accountancy practice in Co. Meath to recruit a Tax Manager. This role offers a strategic, senior position shaping the tax function while managing a diverse client portfolio and coordinating with audit and advisory teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-qualification experience, Irish tax expertise, and strong skills in planning, Revenue interactions, and team leadership. Hybrid working and ongoing study support are included.