Senior Tax Associate

UHY Farrelly Dawe White is a leading Top 20 audit, accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in the North East of Ireland and a member of UHY, a global accountancy network ranked among the Top 20 networks worldwide.

Over the past decade, UHY FDW has evolved into one of the most progressive and forward-thinking firms in the market. The firm has built a strong market presence across the North East driven by its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic leadership, and early adoption of innovative technologies. Today, we are recognised as a trendsetter within the sector.

We are proud to be a people-focused organisation and recognise that attracting and retaining high-calibre professionals is key to our continued success. Our team of seven directors and over 80 staff deliver a first-class service across four offices, supporting a diverse client base at local, national and international levels.

Guided by our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” we are excited to continue expanding our team with talented individuals who share our ambition and values.

We are looking to strengthen our existing Tax Team with the addition of a Tax Senior to join our Balbriggan office. This opportunity is ideally suited to a newly qualified or soon-to-be qualified Chartered Tax Advisor who is keen to advance their career within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role will be office-based Monday to Thursday, with the added benefit of a half-day working from home on Fridays.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Tax Manager and will thrive in a hands-on role, bringing ambition, motivation, and a strong desire for continued professional development.

As a Tax Senior within the Firm your role will include:

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• Manage and deliver assigned work to a high standard, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with client expectations
  
• Review work prepared by junior team members, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
  
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior tax staff, providing guidance, training, and constructive feedback
  
• Take ownership of client relationships within your portfolio, acting as a key point of contact
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients
  
• Liaise with clients throughout assignments to obtain necessary information and ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
  
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and collaborate with other departments to deliver integrated client solutions
  
• Monitor and manage work in progress, ensuring achievement of monthly billing and recovery targets
  
• Represent the firm at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings as required
  
• Stay up to date with relevant tax legislation, industry developments, and best practices
  
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training where appropriate
  
• Prepare internal and external communications, reports, and presentations for review and approval
  
• Conduct research and present findings to clients, management, and other stakeholders as required
  
• Prepare internal management reports on the status and progress of assignments
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, efficiency, and service quality
  
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and professional standards at all times
  
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties as required
  

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• Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or close to qualification
  
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish tax legislation
  
• Experience in a practice environment, managing a portfolio of clients
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
  
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  
• Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to take initiative
  
• A team player who can also work independently when required
  
• Eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced, client-focused environment
  
• Strong IT skills, including experience with tax software and Microsoft Office
  

We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:

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• You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience
  
• Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 12:30 Friday)
  
• 20 days annual leave with 4 additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays alongside the ability to build up 5 additional days of flexi leave per annum
  
• Additional days annual leave after 5 and 10 years of service
  
• Paid volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
  
• Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours
  
• CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
  
• Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
  
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  
• Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture
  

At UHY FDW, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. xcfaprz

Our values reflect our culture, with being respectful for ourselves, our colleagues and our clients; open communication; teamwork; the highest ethical standards; and a shared commitment to delivering excellent results with passion and integrity.