Employment Tax Trainee
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Department: Tax (Direct)
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Dublin
Description
BDO are currently seeking a Trainee to join our Tax department. The successful candidate will work as part of the Employment Tax team within the department, with a varied workload including responsibility for a large portfolio of domestic and international clients across many industry sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with Payroll and Income Tax compliance requirements of a broad portfolio of clients
* Reporting directly to members of the senior tax management group and tax partners
* Interpreting legislation for preparation of tax returns
* Researching and identifying tax compliant solutions and opportunities for clients
* Preparation and filing of tax returns in relation income tax, payroll tax and share remuneration reporting
* Co-ordinating cross border employment tax projects with the BDO Network
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Possess a third level qualification in Business or a relevant field with a minimum of a 2:1 GPA
* Highly developed organisational and communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong overall computer literacy
* Ability to work in a team environment and on their own initiative
* Be able to build rapport quickly, foster trust, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
* Understands business drivers and can align decisions and actions with strategic goals to deliver value
* Be ambitious and keen to pursue the AITI Chartered Tax Advisory Qualification
Benefits
Your Development
* Up to 20 days of paid study leave each year
* Paid annual professional subscription
* Exam prizes for passing on your first attempt, with amounts dependent on the exam passed
* Mentoring and exam support throughout your qualification
Your Workplace
* State-of-the-art high-tech office
* Central Dublin location
Your Wellbeing
* On-site gym, secure bike park, and showers
* Complimentary on-site barista
* “Take a Me Day” - one extra day of paid leave per year
* “Life Leave” - up to six months leave with €1,000 monthly allowance after completing your training contract and accepting a full-time position with BDO, to go on that trip of a lifetime
Your Rewards
* Starting Work Allowance
* 20 days of annual leave
* Pension scheme contribution from BDO Ireland
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