Indirect Tax Consultant

About RSM

RSM is one of the world's leading networks in audit, tax, and consulting, dedicated to providing innovative service and insights to help middle-market companies succeed. We are expanding rapidly with an ambition to become the top adviser for the global middle market. Our culture encourages continuous improvement and making a meaningful impact. Join us to shape your future and contribute to a dynamic team.

RSM Ireland is a fast-growing advisory firm offering audit, tax, and consulting services to prominent domestic and international mid-market clients. As a crucial part of the RSM International network—which comprises 65,000 professionals across 900 offices in over 120 countries—we rank sixth globally among accounting networks.

At RSM, you'll discover vast opportunities to develop your career as you wish. We serve a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to multinational corporations across multiple sectors, operating locally and internationally. Currently, our roles support a hybrid working model.

Role Overview

This position presents a remarkable opportunity to join a quickly expanding Indirect Tax team in an exciting phase of growth. We are seeking a qualified Consultant to support our Irish Indirect Tax services, enabling them to deepen expertise and advance professionally within a creative and supportive environment while collaborating with excellent clients.

The role involves delivering Indirect Tax compliance and advisory services, assisting the management team, and engaging in various client-related responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of Indirect Tax clients from industries including Irish publicly listed companies, large multinationals, semi-State bodies, and significant privately-owned enterprises.
• Partnering closely with senior leaders to provide advanced advisory and consulting on Indirect Tax matters.
• Supporting process improvements within Indirect Tax functions, employing technology solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Interacting promptly and effectively with clients to advise, research, and resolve Indirect Tax and technical queries during consultancy engagements.
• Maintaining full commercial oversight of assigned client projects.
• Collaborating with other RSM departments to identify Indirect Tax opportunities for existing clients.
• Handling correspondence with Revenue authorities and third parties on client behalf.
• Mentoring and supervising associate-level trainees, including delivering internal Indirect Tax training sessions.
• Contributing actively to the development and expansion of the Indirect Tax practice.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Irish Indirect Tax compliance and advisory work.
• Familiarity with VAT on property transactions, Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), due diligence, and cross-border deals is advantageous though not mandatory.
• Prior experience at a Big4 or Top10 professional services firm is desirable but not essential.
• Strong academic background in accounting, economics, finance, law, or related disciplines.
• Partially or fully qualified with AITI, CTA, or an equivalent credential.
• Skilled at leading and ensuring positive outcomes across multiple client engagements.
• Experience managing international client relationships spanning several jurisdictions.
• Keen appetite for continual learning and application of expertise to client challenges.
• Excellent relationship-building ability; adept at assessing situations and adapting interactions accordingly.
• Creativity in generating innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, complemented by meticulous attention to detail.
• Energetic team player and effective manager who inspires and nurtures others' growth.
• Highly motivated with a firm commitment to personal development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSM is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and is committed to equal opportunity in hiring practices.