Morgan McKinley is delighted to support a well-established and growing accounting practice based in Cork who are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Tax Assistant Manager to join their dedicated tax team. Our client prides themselves on providing exceptional service to their clients, ranging from SMEs to larger corporate entities, across various sectors. Their collaborative and supportive culture fosters professional development and recognises individual contributions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on more responsibility, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax legislation.
- Reviewing tax computations and returns for accuracy and completeness.
- Providing tax advisory services to clients on a range of issues, including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, and VAT.
- Assisting with tax planning strategies for clients.
- Liaising with the Revenue Commissioners on behalf of clients.
- Mentoring and supervising junior tax staff, providing guidance and support.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and advising clients and colleagues accordingly.
- Participating in business development initiatives and client relationship management.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA, AITI or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3-4 years of experience working in a tax role within a practice environment.
- Strong technical tax knowledge across various tax heads (corporate, personal, VAT).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients and meet deadlines.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff is desirable.
- Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach.
What Our Client Offers:
- A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive firm.
- A friendly and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to a diverse range of clients and interesting tax assignments.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
