EY Compliance Assistant Manager/Manager 

Ireland 

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Financial Services Tax

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

The Financial Services Tax team are recruiting a VAT Assistant Manager/Manager, you will play a key role in managing and delivering VAT compliance services to a diverse portfolio of global clients. You will ensure accurate and timely VAT filings, provide technical VAT advice, and support clients in navigating current and future complex VAT regulations across Ireland and the EU.

• Manage end-to-end VAT compliance for a large portfolio of global corporate clients across various sectors, ensuring high quality client services.
• Advise clients on VAT implications of complex transactions, restructures, and cross-border activities.
• Support clients during VAT audits and investigations, liaising directly with Revenue and other tax authorities.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, communicate relevant updates to clients and internal teams, supporting them in assessing and implementing resulting changes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Lead innovative business development initiatives with clients, working with them to drive process improvements and efficiencies across their VAT operations.
• Take a lead role in advancingVAT compliance procedures, adopting automation technologies to further drive efficiency and improve client service experience.
• Manage and lead the VAT team, including the training and mentoring of junior staff.

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• Professional Qualification: CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 3- 5 years’ experience in VAT compliance, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish and EU VAT legislation.
• Proven experience managing a large VAT compliance portfolio and handling complex VAT issues.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, abilityto manage competing client deadlines and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and avoiding errors and risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in VAT software and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or firm-specific platforms) is an advantage.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards 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:

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.

Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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