Tax Manager

HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HLB Ireland is seeking a skilled Tax Manager in Dublin to join our income tax and corporation tax team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, deliver compliance work and provide strategic tax advice.

The role includes consultancy opportunities, development of tax processes, and interaction with clients to optimise tax positions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• AITI/CTA qualified with at least three years’ post-qualification experience.
• An accounting qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Good commercial acumen and the ability to work directly with clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to provide excellent client service.
• Experience with AlphaTax is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of income tax and corporation tax clients.
• Prepare and review corporate, partnership and individual tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and apply tax codes to client situations.
• Assist with tax planning to minimise liabilities and maximise benefits.
• Collaborate with clients to gather information and respond to enquiries.
• Review financial statements to identify potential tax issues and propose solutions.
• Keep abreast of tax law changes and communicate updates to clients and team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client communication

Research

Education

CTA/ATI qualification

Accounting qualification desirable

Tools

AlphaTax

Job description

HLB Ireland is a leading advisory and accounting firm working with ambitious domestic and overseas businesses in Ireland.

Based in Dublin, the firm was formed in 1976 and continues to grow its client base, services and sector specialists.

HLB is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. Through the power of 58,538 professionals across 155 countries, we combine local expertise and global capabilities to service client needs. In Europe, we are a top 10-ranked network.

The Role

Tax Manager

We are looking to hire a skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work in our income tax and corporation tax department and assist with consultancy projects. The Tax Manager will be responsible for managing the tax compliance and planning requirements of a portfolio of clients.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of tax legislation, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

The manager’s main role will be to manage a portfolio of income tax and corporation tax clients. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, including corporate, partnership and individual tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Conducting tax research on various technical tax matters, interpreting tax legislation and applying relevant tax codes to client situations.
• Assisting with tax planning initiatives by analysing client financial data and providing recommendations to minimise tax liabilities and maximise tax benefits.
• Collaborating with clients to gather necessary tax information, answer tax-related enquiries and provide guidance on tax compliance matters.
• Reviewing financial statements and other relevant documents to identify potential tax issues and propose solutions or adjustments as needed.
• Keeping abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and communicating relevant updates and implications to clients and team members.
• Assisting in the supervision and training of junior staff, providing guidance, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Participating in internal and external client meetings to discuss tax matters, address client concerns and provide strategic tax advice.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of tax processes, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional client service and identifying opportunities for business growth.

Consultancy

The focus of the role will be on corporation tax and income tax compliance. However, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to assist the consultancy team with ad hoc projects and technical support.

There will be opportunities to develop experience across a varied range of work, including:

• Insertion of personal holding companies
• Succession planning
• Company incorporations and foreign direct investment advice

On-the-job training will be provided in respect of consultancy work.

HLB is a progressive firm with a strong focus on growth. As such, the role offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Experience and Qualifications

• AITI CTA qualified with at least three years’ post-qualification experience.
• An accounting qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Good commercial acumen and the ability to work directly with clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to provide excellent client service.
• Experience with AlphaTax is an advantage.