Compliance Officer jobs in Ireland

Contract type:Full time

Our indirect tax compliance professionals support large multinational clients with their indirect tax obligations in EMEIA and globally. Dealing with the indirect tax compliance requirements is the heart of the operations but this goes hand in hand with VAT advisory, data and technology support which we provide or coordinate with our specialist teams. We apply a client centric approach meaning that our professionals are organized per client, and not per country or region, to maximize the knowledge of our client’s business.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will be working on a selection of clients where you are the “assistant VAT Controller” for the VAT/GST compliance outsourced to EY, including:

• Act as central point of contact – liaise with your international clients and colleagues with respect to European VAT and VAT compliance
• Monitoring, and giving feedback on, the quality of our client’s indirect tax data (using AI and other technologies) and reports of your clients
• Review and approve indirect tax returns
• Follow up on legislative changes and business changes in order to ensure that our client’s systems and/or processes are updated
• Identify issues and opportunities to continuously improve the VAT compliance processes and our client’s data
• Coordinate VAT compliance advisory, technology, controversy and audit support
• Coordinate with other VAT controllers and report to the client’s Process Owner at EY (Senior Manager or above)
• Supervise and coach junior team members

• Actively participate to the training and coaching session in your development plan to ensure continuous development of your technical knowledge.

’s skills and experience.

Skills and attributes for success

• A Bachelor/master’s degree in economics or equivalent, potentially with a supplementary degree in fiscal matters.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.
• Interest and curiosity in data interrogation and AI
• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.
• Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions
• Fluent in English – written and spoken. Any additional European language is an asset
• Innovative & problem resolution focus with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Data driven decision making / data analytics and interpretation
• Client centric, curious mindset
• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team
• A desire to learn and develop into the role

· Working conditions and flexibility

Home office and flexible working hours: Take advantage of the home office option and schedule your week according to your needs.
Meal allowance

·Rewards

Bonuses and rewards: We value your individual performance and reward you for your achievements.

·Personal benefits

·Technology and learning

New iPhone 15 and laptop computer provided for work purposes with permitted personal use.
Support for professional learning, including a wide portfolio of professional training courses and e-learning programs.

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Health and well-being

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Key responsibilities

• Working in a cross functional team environment to assist with the accounting function of various clients in the portfolio.
• Successfully developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Maintenance of trial balances and subledgers ledgers of entities in a portfolio and periodic reconciliations of same.
• Processing and supporting transactional level client information, including setting up bank payments for authorization, filing and uploading of client related documents such as invoices.
• Utilisation of accounting packages (including MS Navision, CaseWare and Sage) as well as MS Excel for maintenance of client accounting records.
• Ensuring accuracy of automated/manual data input from client systems to accounting system and tracking and documenting support for same.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting.
• Preparing statutory accounts for clients and maintaining supporting details for these. Experience with the preparation of IFRS, FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 102 1A & FRS 105 financial statements would be an advantage.
• Providing audit support for clients.

Ability to work independently and as part of fast paced dynamic team, adhering to tight deadlines. Must be self-starter, can multitask and have excellent attention to detail. Must be willing to take responsibility for tasks assigned and for bringing them to completion. Have a proficiency in basic IT solutions such as Microsoft Word, Excel as an advantage, but not necessary.

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

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.