Tax Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Position Overview

A tax specialist opportunity in the International Tax Department with the Global Business Services team in Cork, Ireland. Hybrid work environment. Fixed term 12 month role.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure indirect tax returns are completed, reviewed, filed, and paid accurately.
• Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings for indirect tax balances.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to respond to tax related queries including new supply chains, customer contracts, and tax audits.
• Implement updates to the ERP for new/revised rates, new/amended reporting.
• Participate in rollout of invoicing mandates and testing of same.
• Assist in resolving issues in AP/AR/Revenue to ensure VAT compliance is completed with minimal disruption.
• Maintain a culture of excellent customer service and develop strong relationships with both internal and external customers of GBS.
• Oversee the maintenance of the VAT issues log, prioritise, action and close issues timely.
• Provide accurate updates to the Director GBS during monthly VAT issues log meetings.
• Maintain strong internal control environment, adhering to relevant controls and minimising SOX deficiencies and PCA's.
• Ensure all SOPs for areas under remit are reviewed and maintained.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualified Tax Analyst or Accountant, or equivalent experience gained in a tax, finance, or compliance environment.
• 3+ years post qualification experience (PQE), ideally within indirect tax, compliance, or regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of tax processes, statutory requirements, and digital compliance frameworks (e.g., e invoicing, real time reporting).
• Proven ability to interpret legislation, analyse data, and support implementation of new tax or compliance mandates.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in International Indirect Tax within industry.
• Proficiency in Oracle (or similar ERP) and Excel, along with other data analytic tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension plan, health insurance, hybrid work arrangement, study support, parking.
• Compensation between gross 55,000 EUR and 65,000 EUR annually, reviewed regularly to stay competitive.

EEO Statement

Itron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .