Senior Tax Accountant

Description

Operating within a facility management environment, the role plays a critical part in minimizing tax liabilities by identifying savings opportunities, analysing service contracts, and advising senior management on the financial impact of evolving tax laws and strategic decisions.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, minimizing tax liabilities, and supporting corporate governance. The successful candidate will apply their tax expertise to influence strategic decisions—such as supplier location, transfer pricing policy, and intercompany arrangements—balancing tax efficiency, cash flow impact, and FX risk exposure.

Bidvest Noonan are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for managing the group’s end-to-end tax compliance and reporting across the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

This includes the accurate preparation and timely submission of all tax payments, returns, and statutory declarations—covering VAT, Corporation Tax, RTC, CIS, payroll taxes, and annual compliance obligations.

The successful candidate will also lead the response to tax audits, maintain organized and audit-ready tax records, monitor industry and legislative changes, and implement robust policies that support the company’s financial health and regulatory compliance.

In addition to leading the group’s tax compliance and strategy, the successful candidate will contribute to broader financial governance initiatives.

• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of internal financial policies and procedures
• Ensure PAYE/NIC compliance for UK-based staff
• Provide tax guidance on contracts, procurement, and new ventures
• Handle annual declarations and HMRC correspondence
• Assess tax and cash flow implications of cross-border transactions and FX exposure
• Assist in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings
• Coordinate with external advisors for complex tax matters
• Support the Accounting & Internal Controls Director in implementing financial governance frameworks
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to align tax strategy with broader business goals
• Manage Corporation Tax computations and submissions
• Administer Relevant Contracts Tax (RTC) for subcontractors
• Maintain tax calendars and ensure timely filings
• Ensure compliance with PAYE/PRSI/USC obligations
• Manage Corporation Tax filings and payments
• Administer Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions and returns
• Provide input on strategic decisions involving supplier location, transfer pricing, and intercompany arrangements
• Prepare and file VAT returns (bi-monthly/monthly as applicable)
• Participate in risk assessments and internal audits related to financial processes
• Liaise with Revenue Commissioners on audits, queries, and updates
• Implement internal controls for tax risk management
• Support financial audits with tax documentation
• Prepare and submit VAT returns (monthly/quarterly)
• Oversee annual declarations of compliance and tax clearance

Requirements

This includes supporting internal controls, financial reporting accuracy, and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory frameworks. The role offers exposure to wider accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for a tax-trained professional seeking a more expansive remit within a dynamic finance function.

• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in tax accounting, with exposure to cross-border operations
• Proven expertise in VAT, Corporation Tax, RTC, CIS, and payroll tax compliance
• Expert knowledge of Irish and UK tax frameworks
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Proficiency in accounting and tax platforms (e.g., ROS, HMRC, Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) designation from the Irish Tax Institute or the Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK)
• Up-to-date CPD record in tax legislation and compliance
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Benefits

The role offers a unique opportunity for a tax-trained professional seeking a broader remit within a dynamic and growing finance function.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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