Tax Specialist

A leading organisation in the residential development sector is seeking a skilled Tax Specialist to join its finance team. The company is committed to delivering high quality homes and fostering thriving communities through continuous innovation in planning, design, and construction. Employees enjoy a collaborative, inclusive environment where ideas are valued and long term career development is supported.

Responsibilities

• Support half year and year end tax reporting requirements for financial audits.
• Assist in preparing tax compliance submissions, with a focus on corporation tax, RCT, and VAT.
• Identify and resolve technical tax issues, preparing detailed analyses and engaging subject matter experts where necessary.
• Oversee and maintain the organisation's property tax registry, including local property tax, vacant homes tax, residential zoned land tax, and help to buy schemes.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to ensure timely communication of potential tax implications arising from legislative updates.
• Provide ad hoc tax consultancy to various business units (e.g., investment teams) on matters such as VAT, corporation tax, stamp duty, RCT, payroll taxes, and share option schemes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through improved processes and automation.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of internal controls and compliance procedures.

Requirements

• Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) qualification and /or Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification.
• Experience in or understanding of the construction industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Business Central, is an advantage.
• Experience with tax technology, automation, or AI tools is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A "right first time" mindset and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain tax impacts clearly.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary €65,000 - €70,000
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and dependents.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Wellness programme with year round events and activities.
• Access to a digital fitness platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Performance related bonus.
• Regular compensation reviews.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Long term illness cover and life assurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

If you are aTax Specialist considering a career move, please don't hesitate to send your CV orcontact Katie Garvey for a confidential discussion. GPC Finance will not share any applicant's CV with clients without prior consent after a comprehensive discussion. Rest assured that all conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.