Tax Assistant Manager/Manager

Dains Accountants & Advisers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance scheme

Enhanced maternity benefits

Paid volunteering days

Training and continuous learning

Job summary

Dains Accountants & Advisers in Dublin is looking for an experienced professional for the role of Tax Assistant Manager or Manager. This position offers the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio and deliver tax compliance and advisory services.

The ideal candidate will be CTA qualified with 4-7+ years of tax experience. Dains provides a supportive work environment focused on career development, with benefits like flexible working hours and extensive annual leave.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years’ experience in tax, preferably within practice.
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior team members is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review personal and corporate tax compliance for a varied client portfolio.
• Deliver tax planning and consultancy services.
• Support and mentor junior tax staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation and compliance requirements

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Strong organisational skills

Proactive approach to client needs

Education

CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Typically 4-7+ years’ experience in tax

Job description

Dains Ireland is expanding its Tax team, and we’re looking for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career as Tax Assistant Manager or Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on your tax experience within a growing firm, working across a varied client portfolio and a broad range of compliance and advisory work.

You’ll work closely with the Tax Partners, receiving mentorship and support for continued professional growth. The team offers a strong platform for career development and progression.

We are committed to providing an exceptional work environment where we listen, learn, and evolve together, making Dains Ireland a great place to work.

Department: Corporate Tax
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dublin
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: John Fitzgerald

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review personal and corporate tax compliance for a varied client portfolio
• Deliver tax planning and consultancy services (e.g., structuring, R&D tax credits, VAT advice)
• Assist with drafting technical memos/letter of advice to support advisory projects
• Lead or support on ad hoc projects including succession planning, restructuring, and cross-border tax
• Support and mentor junior tax staff (including reviewing work and providing feedback)
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and share knowledge with the team
• Support engagement management including deadlines, WIP tracking and billing

Experience & Qualifications Needed

• CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Typically 4-7+ years’ experience in tax, preferably within practice
• Strong knowledge of Irish tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• A commercial mindset with a proactive approach to client needs
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior team members is an advantage

What You'll Get

• Flexible working hours with an optional half day on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance scheme
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Paid volunteering days
• Training and continuous learning