About Grant Thornton Ireland
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, operating out of 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of 73,000 professionals.
We provide local knowledge, national expertise, and a global presence to help clients succeed wherever they're located.
The Role
Position:
Director – Tax
Location:
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Salary:
€90,000 – €110,000
We are seeking an experienced Tax Professional to join as Director in our growing Tax department.
As a Director, you must demonstrate depth of technical knowledge in your own service area and apply this knowledge to develop solutions to complex technical issues while managing a team in complex and demanding assignments on a day-to-day basis.
Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm.
Takes responsibility and ownership of the client relationship at the appropriate level in the client's organisation;
Manages portfolio of client assignments that are sizable in both scope and scale, providing intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues proactively and reactively, presenting solutions to increasingly complex technical issues;
Has experience working with large UK corporates and multinational groups, with a firm understanding of corporate interest restriction, corporate loss reform, and SAO queries;
Proactively seeks out business development opportunities and meets own financial targets set;
Participates in the tendering process for new client pitches, including developing personalised proposals for each potential client;
Acts as the focal point for the delivery of sophisticated tax advice to clients and the business, demonstrating an ability to analyse and interpret data, identify business issues, and apply technical knowledge appropriately;
Consults on a variety of technical areas, including supporting technical risk management;
Writes high-quality tax reports and professionally presented documents;
Maintains awareness and adherence to the firm's risk-management processes and procedures;
Takes responsibility for financial management of client accounts;
Leads, manages, motivates and coaches managers and junior team members by inducting effectively, giving regular feedback, and completing timely appraisals;
Proactively manages own career, seeking opportunities to work on a variety of assignments to build on existing experience;
Demonstrates an understanding of the firm's products, services and capabilities and contributes to business development activities and sales pitches for own team and the wider firm.
Skills and Attributes
ACA/ACCA or CTA qualified;
Proven post-qualification experience in a tax department of a large practice (ideally Big Six);
Strong technical knowledge and proven ability to identify opportunities for clients;
Approachable and respected team member who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and wellbeing;
Capable of working on own initiative while taking responsibility and ownership for wider team issues;
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and the team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all colleagues and are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.
We celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience, and encourage every team member to bring their authentic self to work.
Reward and Benefits
Our reward and benefits package is designed to create an environment where our people can flourish, providing support for a healthy lifestyle and thriving career development.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Accounting and Business Consulting and Services
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