FS Tax Assistant Manager
BDO Ireland is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Assistant Manager to join our successful and expanding Tax Practice.
We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking high-achiever looking for a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking firm. In addition to a competitive package, this position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
The portfolio includes clients operating across the Financial Services industry, including asset management, banking, securitisation, asset leasing, and insurance/reinsurance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role that provides work that is varied and challenging. The successful candidate will be working directly with senior managers and partners, with significant direct client interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the tax partners with the successful, timely and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients
- Taking ownership of the project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations
- Mentoring / training more junior members of the tax team
- Assisting with the compliance function of the client portfolio
- Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary
- Assist with and the ability to identify new products or services to existing and potential clients
- Assistance with the management of fee and collection targets
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification – ITI/CTA qualified
- Strong academic record
- Good technical knowledge of corporate tax and relevant legislation and case law
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional tax environment – ideally with some Big 4 experience
- Financial services an advantage but not essential
- Strong commercial awareness
- Experienced in providing strong client service delivery across a portfolio of businesses/clients
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong ability to build good working relationships with clients and colleagues