Tax Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Cork seeks a Tax Specialist to join its expanding international tax department within the Global Business Services team. The role focuses on indirect tax compliance, reporting, and system updates to reflect new rates and mandates.

The ideal candidate holds a Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification with 3+ years PQE in tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting, and excels in cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Tax Professional or CA with PQE in tax, finance or compliance.
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience focusing on indirect tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of tax processes, statutory requirements and digital compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure indirect tax returns are completed, reviewed, filed and paid on time.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings for indirect tax balances.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on tax queries across new supply chains and contracts.
• Update ERP systems for new rates and revised reporting configurations.
• Participate in rollout and testing of new e-invoicing mandates.
• Support cross-functional AP, AR and Revenue teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Maintain high service levels and strong relationships with GBS partners.
• Oversee VAT issues log and provide updates to senior GBS management.

Skills

Tax expertise

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

e-invoicing systems

Job description

A great opportunity for a Tax Specialist to join an expanding international tax department. This essential role will collaborate closely with the company’s Global Business Services team based in Cork.

Role & Responsibilities

• Compliance & Filing: Ensure all indirect tax returns are accurately completed, thoroughly reviewed, filed, and paid on time.
• Financial Reconciliations: Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations and handle journal postings for indirect tax balances.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address tax-related queries concerning new supply chains, customer contracts, and tax audits.
• Systems Maintenance: Implement updates within the ERP system for new or revised rates, as well as amended reporting configurations.
• Digital Mandates: Participate in the rollout and testing of new electronic invoicing mandates.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist in resolving compliance issues within AP, AR, and Revenue functions to ensure seamless operations and minimal disruption.
• Service Excellence: Maintain a culture of exceptional service, ensuring high responsiveness and strong relationship-building with internal and external GBS partners.
• Issue Tracking: Oversee the VAT issues log, ensuring problems are prioritized, actioned, and resolved efficiently. Provide accurate updates to senior GBS management during monthly reviews.
• Internal Controls: Maintain a robust internal control environment, strictly adhering to all relevant controls to minimize audit and SOX deficiencies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: Qualified Tax Professional, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent experience gained within a tax, finance, or compliance environment.
• Experience: 3+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally focused on indirect tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of tax processes, statutory requirements, and digital compliance frameworks (e.g., e-invoicing, real-time reporting).
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to interpret tax legislation, analyze complex data sets, and support the implementation of new compliance mandates.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with a track record of collaborating effectively across cross-functional, global teams.