Tax - Financial Services Director

Tax - Financial Services Director

Department: Tax (Direct)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description BDO Ireland is seeking a Financial Services Tax Director to join our successful and expanding Tax team as part of our growth plans for the next five years.

BDO Ireland has an ambitious strategy which envisages significant future business growth across existing and new services. This growth will be underpinned by a people strategy which will establish BDO as a home for top talent and create an environment where our people can develop and grow.

We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking high-achiever seeking 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. At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need, and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.

As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO is one of Ireland's leading accountancy, tax, advisory and consulting organisations. Working at BDO enhances your professional development at all stages of your career. Few firms offer the same breadth and quality of work, responsibility and experience. We recognise and reward your high performance and you have the opportunity to excel, progress and share in our success. We are clear on what we expect from you and what you can expect in return.

The successful candidate will be required to possess specialist tax knowledge in this area and be a member of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland. In addition to a competitive package we offer substantial opportunities for career development. This a full time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the tax partners with the successful, timely and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients
• Project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations
• Mentoring/training more junior members of the tax team
• Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary
• Focusing on business development activities to grow the client/sector base of the team
• Management of the department's budget to include issuing fees and fee collection targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification -CTA qualified
• Strong academic record
• Excellent technical knowledge of corporate tax and relevant legislation and case law
• Minimum of 8/9 years' experience in a professional tax environment - ideally with some Big 4 and/or legal practice experience
• Financial services experience required
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experienced in providing strong client service delivery across a portfolio of businesses/clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong experience and ability in managing a team and building good working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ability to identify new products or services to existing and potential clients

Benefits

• State of the art office
• Central location
• Career Progression
• Annual Travel Allowance
• Pension
• Digi Doc
• Mobile Phone
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive Leave Scheme
• Together Anywhere Leave
• Life Leave
• BDO Learning & Development Programme
• Coverage of Professional Subscriptions
• Income Protection