Tax Senior Associate

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to provide tailored tax compliance and advisory services to small and medium enterprises in Ireland. You will navigate complex tax regulations and help growing businesses optimise their tax strategies while delivering outstanding client service in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of SME tax compliance, experience with corporate, partnership and individual returns, and proficiency in tax software and MS

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, and SME reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to SME clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Experience with international tax issues and transfer pricing.
• Familiarity with automated tax tools and data analytics platforms.
• Exposure to tax controversy and audit support.
• Experience in public accounting or consultancy firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tax compliance and advisory services to SMEs.
• Navigate complex tax regulations to optimise tax strategies.
• Deliver exceptional client service in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Transfer pricing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor/Master in Accounting

CPA

CTA

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tax software

Job description

Are you a skilled tax professional eager to make a meaningful difference?My client is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to play a key role in providing tailored tax compliance and advisory services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

In this position, you’ll leverage your expertise to navigate complex tax regulations, helping growing businesses optimise their tax strategies and achieve their financial goals. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional client service and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements relevant to SMEs
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to SME clients and internal teams
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience with international tax issues and transfer pricing
• Familiarity with automated tax tools and data analytics platforms
• Exposure to tax controversy and audit support
• Prior experience working in a public accounting or consultancy firm

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA, CTA, or equivalent tax certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in tax compliance and consulting roles, preferably working with SMEs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and training sessions
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date tax knowledge and professional development