Financial Services - VAT Advisor/Senior

Financial Services - VAT Advisor

General Information

Location: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway or Waterford

Business Area: Tax

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Market-leading growth in our Financial Services team has created an opportunity for strong and ambitious professionals to join the Financial Services Indirect Tax (VAT) team.

Working with many organisations across all financial services sectors (banking and capital markets, wealth and asset management, insurance, and aircraft leasing), you will have the opportunity to work as part of a globally integrated network of specialists with high quality Big 4 tax environment  The work is technically challenging, creative and requires you to work closely with our clients’ businesses

You will be able to own projects, develop indirect tax offerings and work with the management team to further identify business opportunities. You will have the support of a strong team with proven expertise in this area and the opportunity to progress, learn and accelerate your career.

The opportunity

This is a period of unprecedented change in the tax arena, which is resulting in huge demand for delivery of a wide range of Indirect Tax advisory services including traditional VAT advice and new market opportunities including review of client operating models; process & control recommendations; indirect tax technology and risk advisory services.  We are looking for  individuals to  help build solutions for our  FS clients on the practical implementation and management of VAT,.

For the right candidate this role will be a springboard to a successful career in VAT - we have an excellent track record of internal promotions and place development at the centre of our people strategy.  We are an active and friendly team and are excited about the fast growth of our group.  You will work closely with the managers, directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.

The projects that the team are working on are innovative and strategic which makes it one of the most exciting places to work in tax, but also a place where you can learn and build upon your understanding of a broad range of Indirect Tax concepts to develop your career as a skilled and trusted tax professional. 

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of quality solutions for our clients
• Have direct responsibility for supervising, supporting and mentoring junior team members, building them into high performing tax professionals
• Take an active role in both developing and delivering our Indirect Tax teams strategy and our day to day to operations

Skills and attributes for success

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing exceptional levels of client service through innovative solutions
• Negotiation skills, able to gain buy-in and handle challenges
• Strong commercial acumen with good business development skills
• Successful delivery of complex and demanding consulting projects,
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to effectively managing competing demands
• Strong problem solving skills with an ability to identify and address core issues

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Enthusiastic attitude to work
• Ability to build strong client relationships and be commercially aware
• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges
• Strong practical and commercial experience having advised clients, or worked ‘in-house’
• Effective time management skills, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral
• Enthusiastic team player with ability to create, sustain and manage effective, inclusive teams     

Ideally, you will also have

• Worked in a tax technical role, wither in practice or industry
• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget
• Experience working within Financial Services (although this is not a requirement)

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, including remote and part-time working. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service and allowing you to build your career, without sacrificing your personal priorities. Be part of a global team of experts to develop unique and innovative solutions as well as benefitting from best-in-class training and development.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

 Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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