Tax Consultant - VAT

Full-Time

Tax

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Job Details

About RSM Ireland
RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest growing advisory firms, specialising in the provision of consulting, audit, and tax services to leading domestic and international mid-market clients. We are a key member of the RSM International network and work closely with over 64,000 colleagues in 820 offices, spanning 120 countries. RSM International is the world’s most rapidly growing accountancy network and currently ranked No. 6 globally.

When you join RSM you’ll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM. Our clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

The Opportunity

Due to our continued growth and ambitious plans for further expansion in Ireland, we have a great opportunity for a qualified VAT Consultant to join our diverse and progressive tax team. 
Subject to business requirements, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to develop and progress to the position of Manager in line with RSM’s promotion guidelines.
This is a dynamic role which will involve the successful candidate working in our tax service line supporting the Indirect Tax Senior Manager and Manager to deliver VAT compliance and consulting services.
You will gain comprehensive experience across a range of indirect tax services including.
  • Management of a portfolio of indirect tax clients across a range of industries, including Irish PLC’s, major multinational corporations, semi-State organisations and a variety of significant privately-owned Irish companies.
  • Working closing with Partners and senior management in the delivery of high-end VAT advisory and consulting services.
  • Support in the delivery of VAT function improvement and optimisation through the application of technology solutions.
  • Liaising with clients in a timely efficient manner, advising, researching and resolving all relevant VAT issues and VAT technical matters on advisory assignments.
  • Full commercial management for a portfolio of client work.
  • Working closely with other RSM Business units within the firm to identify VAT opportunities to provide to existing clients.
  • Corresponding with Revenue and other third parties on behalf of clients.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and reviewing workload of associate level trainees including presenting in-house VAT training courses.
  • Contribution to the continued development and growth of the practice.

 The Person:

 The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
  • At least 3 years plus experience in Irish VAT compliance and advisory assignments. 
  • Experience in VAT on property transaction, RCT, due diligence projects and cross-border transactions desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working in a Big4/Top10 professional services firm desirable but not essential.
  • Strong academic record with a degree in accounting, economics, finance, law, or relevant degree.
  • Part or fully qualified AITI/CTA or equivalent qualification.
  • Expert at directing and driving the success of multiple engagements.
  • Experience in managing global relations and client engagements across a number of jurisdictions.
  • Desire to learn and to apply your knowledge to help out clients.
  • Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships.
  • Demonstrate an ability to contribute to new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems. 
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal as well as strong attention to detail skills.
  • Enthusiastic team player and manager with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential.
  • Ambitious – demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and development.

#RSM is an equal opportunity employer.