We're representing a well-established and growing accountancy firm in Greater Dublin.Known for its modern approach, collaborative culture, and strong client relationships, the firm provides high-quality tax and accountancy services to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors. They are seeking a VAT Specialist (Senior Manager or Manager level) to lead their VAT team and manage a diverse client portfolio while playing a key role in the firm's growth and development.Competitive salary and performance-based rewardsFlexible working hours and a four-and-a-half-day weekGenerous holiday allowance with extra days for long serviceSupport for professional development and funded CPDInclusive and social team environmentWellbeing initiativesOpportunities for career progressionAbout YouCTA qualified or AITI/Tax Technician with minimum 5 years' VAT experienceStrong knowledge of Irish VAT and tax legislationProven leadership and management of teamsExcellent client-facing, interpersonal, and communication skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to drive improvements and implement changesHighly organised with strong attention to detail and time managementAbout the RoleAlwaysLeading and mentoring the VAT team to deliver high-quality resultsOverseeing VAT compliance, reporting, and payments for the firm and its clientsManaging a personal portfolio of VAT clientsActing as a key point of contact for clients and liaising with tax authorities and auditorsContributing to VAT planning and consultancy projects across the firmReporting to and collaborating closely with the Tax DirectorOftenIdentifying VAT planning opportunities to optimise tax efficiencySupporting business development and onboarding new clientsMonitoring workflow, ensuring commercial outcomes through fee recovery and resource allocationProviding training and guidance to junior staff on VAT mattersOccasionallyImplementing process improvements and digital solutions to enhance efficiencyParticipating in UHY network conferences and cross-border VAT projectsAttending CPD and professional development coursesSupporting cross-departmental initiatives and ad hoc tax consultancy projectsNeverPerforming purely administrative or routine compliance tasks without strategic involvementWrestle a gorilla(Ref:21773)