VAT Advisory Director

BDO

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

VAT Advisory DirectorDepartment: Indirect Tax/VATEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: DublinDescriptionWe are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving VAT Advisory Director seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking VAT Department. This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. Our large domestic and international portfolio of clients covers a large industry base including aviation, e-commerce & retail, e-services, financial services, healthcare, real estate & construction, technology & media and indigenous Irish business.We have an ambitious strategy, and we are looking for an exceptional, delivery focused individual who is customer centric and passionate about what they do. You will be a key player in our business transformation.Key Responsibilities

Advising on:

o The VAT treatment of transactions, such as property, M&A transactions and cross border supplies;o Changes in VAT legislation, Revenue policy and evolving Irish and EU case law;o The VAT treatment of services outsourced to Irish/non-Irish service providers and applying VAT exemptions;

The completion of VAT reviews, including identifying key risks, threats and opportunities and optimising related VAT cash flows;
Providing support to clients in relation to Revenue audits (e.g. assistance with Revenue desk audit queries, to the preparation of voluntary disclosures, to negotiating settlements with Revenue);
Developing and reviewing VAT recovery rate methodologies and calculations for clients without full VAT recovery;
The management and co-ordination of pan-European and global VAT advisory projects;
Provision of bespoke VAT training for the management of VAT;
Working directly with members of the senior VAT and firm management group and Partners; and,
Development and mentoring of VAT trainees and management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification - ITI/CTA qualified
Strong academic record
Excellent technical knowledge of Irish and European VAT legislation and case law
Minimum of 4-5 years' management experience in a professional tax/VAT environment
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.
Ambitious by nature

Benefits· State of the art office· Central location· Career Progression· Annual Travel Allowance· Pension· Digi Doc· Mobile Phone· Annual Leave Purchase Scheme· Adoptive Leave Increase· Together Anywhere Leave Life Leave· BDO Learning & Development programme· Coverage of professional subscription· Income Protection

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