At Azets Ireland, we combine the scale and stability of a top-tier international firm with the autonomy, trust, and personal relationships of a people-powered business. With over 300 colleagues across Ireland and a 100-year heritage of advising Irish businesses, we're now looking for an Associate Director in Private Clients & Employment Taxes to play a pivotal role in leading client relationships, developing talent, and shaping the next phase of our tax offering.
Make an Impact. Grow with purpose
We're hiring
a Tax Associate Director – Private Clients & Employment
Taxes to lead client engagements, manage a private client portfolio, and develop future tax talent
Combine technical expertise with leadership, shaping client strategy, guiding teams, and building trusted relationships. with flexibility to thrive professionally and personally.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage and grow a private client tax portfolio across compliance and advisory
* Identify tax planning opportunities and resolve client queries
* Ensure HMRC deadlines and compliance obligations are met
* Coordinate workflow across internal teams
* Support and develop the Private Client Tax team through coaching and appraisals
* Monitor utilisation, productivity and work-in-progress
* Provide technical guidance and feedback across the team
Skills & Experience
* CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent) qualified
* Personal or private client tax experience in practice
* Strong technical knowledge and research capability
* Experience advising clients across multiple sectors
* Confident communicator and relationship builders
* Proven experience coaching junior colleagues.
What you'll get at Azets Ireland
Real Influence
Lead key client relationships, shape tax strategy, and have a genuine voice in how our Private Client & Employment Tax offering evolves.
Career Progression with Purpose
Clear, transparent pathways to senior leadership and Partner roles, supported by mentoring, development and exposure to complex, high-value work.
Scale with Autonomy
All the benefits of a top-tier international firm - without losing the trust, flexibility and local decision-making that lets you do your best work.
People-Powered Culture
Work alongside smart, collaborative professionals who value quality, fairness, and doing the right thing, for clients and for each other.
Flexibility that Works
Hybrid working, flexible hours and a culture that supports sustainable high performance, not burnout.
Our Benefits
Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your wellbeing, growth, and future.
Time Off & Flexibility
* Early Finish Friday
* Birthday Day Off
* Christmas Eve Off
* Enhanced Parent's Leave Policy
* Flexible and Hybrid work
Rewards + Financial
Annual discretionary bonus
Pension Scheme – employer contribution
Tax saver commuter ticket
Bike to work scheme
Banking at work
Employee Referral Scheme
Health & Wellbeing Wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Flu vaccinations Life Assurance Cover
Sports and social events
Career & Development
Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Career progression with a clear path to success
And more: We're committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, rewarded, and able to thrive both professionally and personally.
Move forward with confidence. Becoming part of Azets Group.
At Azets, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities, in a
sustainable way
9000+ Colleagues
A people-powered business.
100+ Locations
Locally embedded with national strength.
Top 10 UK Firm
Recognised as a leading accountancy firm.
80,000+ Clients
With a local touch in every community.