Private Clients Tax - Director Department: Tax (Direct)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dublin
DescriptionBDO Ireland is seeking a Tax Director to join our expanding Private Clients Tax team. This role will focus primarily on the provision of tax advisory services relating to our client base. Our Private Clients Tax team advises High Net Worth Individuals broadly comprising private business owner-managers, intergenerational family wealth and professionals. It also heads up BDO's dedicated Sports & Entertainment unit, advising elite sportspeople and entertainment industry clients on their Irish & Global financial and tax affairs.
Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Serve as the primary point-of-contact for clients, proactively managing their expectations and needs.Manage a portfolio of clients of varying sizes across different industries, ensuring tailored tax services.Conduct and support the team with tax technical research necessary for client engagements and internal/external thought leadership.Oversee project management for client assignments, ensuring service delivery aligns with client expectations.Coordinate and allocate staff resources effectively to meet project needs.Mentor and develop junior team members, participating in their coaching, mentoring, and appraisal.Assist tax partners with the successful, timely, and commercial delivery of tax advice to clients.Identify opportunities for new products or services for existing and prospective clients.Support the management of the team's financial performance, including fee agreements, billing, cash collections, and monitoring WIP recoverability.Participate in the design and delivery of technical training programs. RelationshipsDevelop strong working relationships: Develop strong working relationships with managers and other team members.Actively collaborate with peers across different teams and departments.Serve as the main point of contact for a range of clients, ensuring their needs are met with excellence.Develop a solid understanding of the firm's core values and how they align with departmental objectives, contributing to achieving firm-wide goals.Share knowledge and experience with others, including providing on-the-job training to junior team members.Assist with the preparation of client presentations, including board reports and tender/proposal documents. Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseACA / ITI / CTA qualified.8+ years' experience in a professional tax environment dealing with private clients and family businesses.Excellent technical knowledge of income tax, CGT and CAT legislation and relevant case law.Strong academic background.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Extensive experience in delivering high-quality client service across a diverse portfolio.Proven ability to cultivate strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.Demonstrated leadership and management skills.Strong commercial and market awareness.In-depth understanding of the operational aspects of managing a tax team, with a focus on accountability and results. BenefitsIncome: Competitive salaryAnnual bonus schemeEnhanced benefit allowanceTravel Green Allowance VoucherMobile phoneEmployee referral scheme – "refer a friend".Income protectionPension schemeHealth: Permanent Health Insurance (Income Protection)Digi DocGroup health schemesLife AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Cycle to Work schemeCSR, Sports and Social and Wellness CommitteesOn site gymCareer: Career ProgressionBDO Learning & Development programmeCoverage of professional subscriptionLeave: Together Anywhere LeaveAnnual Leave Purchase SchemeAdoptive Leave IncreaseLocation: Free breakfast every dayState of the art officeCentral locationOn site caféOn site complementary barista
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