VAT Director

Grant Thornton Ireland contributes nearly 3,000 people across 9 offices in Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, and is part of a global network of over 68,000 professionals spanning more than 149 countries. Together, we offer a truly global reach backed by deep local knowledge and national expertise.

By joining forces, we strengthen our ability to act as trusted advisors who make business more personal — investing in relationships and empowering clients to make the right decisions for their organisations today and into the future. Whether working with the public sector to build thriving communities, partnering with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or supporting diverse businesses to achieve their goals, Grant Thornton now provides a singular, seamless client experience grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the issues that matter most.

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• Managing a wide client portfolio spanning multiple industries.
• Managing budgeting and ensuring monthly and annual targets are met.
• Working with Partners and other Directors to drive and grow the firm's indirect tax service offering.
• Serving as Subject Matter Expert for VAT, and technical lead advisor for complex indirect tax structuring and other advisory projects.
• Leading technical sessions for our team and delivering excellence in thought leadership (internal and external).
• Training and mentoring of our indirect tax team.

• Strong tax technical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex VAT legislation, guidance, and case law to client scenarios and advisory work.
• Experience advising across all aspects of VAT (FS & non-FS). Other Indirect Taxes (e.g., RCT and customs) experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience advising on key indirect tax regulatory changes (e.g., e‑invoicing, VAT in the Digital Age) and supporting across cross‑functional tax technology teams.
• Self‑starter with ability to use initiative and to prioritise with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Tax or accountancy qualification with a minimum six years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools is essential.
• Familiarity with financial systems, controls, and reporting processes is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle) and tax compliance software tools (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, TR OneSource) is also advantageous.

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