VAT Specialist

GPC Finance; Leinster; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

4.5-day working week

Funded CPD

Paid study support

Structured development programmes

Free parking

Wellbeing supports

Social events

Job summary

A leading audit, tax, and advisory firm in Northeast Ireland seeks a VAT Specialist. This role offers excellent opportunities for development, a supportive team culture, and a work-life balance. Responsibilities include managing compliance with VAT legislation and advising clients. The ideal candidate has a CTA qualification and at least 5 years of VAT experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ VAT experience needed.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish VAT.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns ensuring compliance with Irish VAT legislation.
• Assist in VAT planning, advisory, and consultancy projects.
• Identify VAT risks and opportunities across client portfolios.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Proactive

Communication

Education

CTA qualified or Tax Technician

Job description

Brilliant opportunity for a VAT Specialist to join a leading audit, tax, and advisory firm in the Northeast of Ireland. The successful VAT Specialist will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base locally and internationally. This firm offers excellent development opportunities, work-life balance, and a supportive team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure compliance with Irish VAT legislation
• Assist in VAT planning, advisory, and consultancy projects
• Liaise with clients, Revenue, and internal teams on VAT-related queries
• Support VAT audits and manage responses to Revenue authorities
• Identify VAT risks and opportunities across client portfolios
• Contribute to process improvements and technical training initiatives

Ideal Candidate:

• CTA qualified or Tax Technician with a minimum of 5 years’ VAT experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish VAT
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Client-focused, proactive, and a team player
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary up to €80k DOE
• Flexible working hours & 4.5-day working week
• Funded CPD and professional memberships
• Paid study support and structured development programmes
• Free parking, wellbeing supports, social events, and more

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