Financial Service Tax - Assistant Manager

Financial Service Tax Assistant Manager

BDO Ireland is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Assistant Manager to join our successful and expanding Tax Practice.

We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking high-achiever looking for a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking firm. In addition to a competitive package, this position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

The portfolio includes clients operating across the Financial Services industry, including asset management, banking, securitisation, asset leasing, and insurance/reinsurance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role that provides work that is varied and challenging. The successful candidate will be working directly with senior managers and partners, with significant direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the tax partners with the successful, timely and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients
• Taking ownership of the project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations
• Mentoring / training more junior members of the tax team
• Assisting with the compliance function of the client portfolio
• Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary
• Assist with and the ability to identify new products or services to existing and potential clients
• Assistance with the management of fee and collection targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification – ITI/CTA qualified
• Strong academic record
• Good technical knowledge of corporate tax and relevant legislation and case law
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a professional tax environment – ideally with some Big 4 experience
• Financial services an advantage but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experienced in providing strong client service delivery across a portfolio of businesses/clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to build good working relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

Income

• Competitive salary
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Pension scheme

Health

• Mini Health Assessments
• Digi Doc
• Group health schemes
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On site gym

Career

• Career Progression
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription

Leave

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Location

• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site café with complementary barista

About BDO Ireland

As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland's accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure. BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world's largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.

At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.