Corporate Tax Manager

About the Role

BDO Ireland is seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join our successful and expanding Tax team. We are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking high-achiever looking for a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking firm. In addition to a competitive package, this position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need, and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.

This role has a mixed compliance and advisory focus and will suit a candidate who is comfortable managing a significant corporate tax compliance portfolio, while also having built strong, hands-on experience delivering complex corporate tax advisory work. The appointed individual will be expected to lead, manage and contribute meaningfully to M&A transactions, corporate restructurings and shareholder‑driven transactions, alongside ongoing client compliance responsibilities. The portfolio includes clients operating in a wide range of sectors including real estate, hospitality, healthcare and retail. The group advises domestic and international taxpayers on complex corporate tax advisory matters including M&A transactions, pre‑ and post transaction restructuring, share‑for‑share and share‑for‑undertaking exchanges, refinancings, due diligence assignments, EIIS structures and tax‑efficient exits, and aids with Revenue interventions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role that provides work that is varied and challenging. The successful candidate will be working with colleagues from junior to partner level, with significant direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the senior management team with the successful, timely and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients
• Leading the delivery of complex corporate tax advisory projects, including M&A transactions, business and group restructurings, shareholder reorganisations and investment structuring
• Responsibility for the management, delivery and review of a significant corporate tax compliance portfolio, including planning, delegation, technical review and client liaison, with responsibility for income tax compliance engagements where appropriate or desired
• Responsibility for the project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations
• Mentoring / training more junior members of the tax team
• Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary
• Identify new products or services relevant to existing and potential clients
• Assistance with the management of billing and cash collection

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification – ITI/CTA qualified.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Irish corporate tax, with the ability to apply legislation and case law in both compliance and advisory contexts.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a professional tax environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing corporate tax compliance engagements, including responsibility for planning, review, timely delivery and client relationship management across a portfolio of clients.
• Significant and demonstrable experience in delivering corporate tax advisory assignments is essential, including M&A transactions, corporate and group restructurings, share‑for‑undertaking and share‑for‑share transactions, investment structuring and exit planning.
• Experience advising owner‑managed and privately held Irish businesses, particularly in the real estate, hospitality and investment‑driven sectors, an advantage.
• 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.

This role is best suited to candidates who have developed strong advisory capability alongside significant compliance leadership, rather than a predominantly compliance‑only background.

Benefits

Office Facilities

• State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
• Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
• Secure bike parking
• Onsite café with complimentary barista

Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Take a Me Day
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
• Mini Health Assessments
• Digital Doctor access
• Expanded Health Insurance providers

Work Equipment & Resources

• Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Annual Professional Subscription

Career Progression

• L&D initiatives

Income Benefits

• Annual travel allowance
• Life Assurance
• Increased pension contribution
• Income Protection