Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Who We Are 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. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax (VAT) Senior Manager to join our growing tax team in Balbriggan. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to progress their career within a dynamic and ambitious firm, while benefiting from a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Reporting directly to the Tax Director, you will lead and manage the firm’s VAT function, overseeing compliance, reporting, and advisory services across a diverse client portfolio. You will play a key role in delivering strategic VAT solutions, driving process improvements, and contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s tax offering. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Tax professional looking to further progress their career in a dynamic and supportive environment, while benefiting from a strong emphasis on work-life balance. The successful candidate will be a CTA-qualified professional with a minimum of five years’ experience in VAT, bringing strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proactive, client-focused approach. Key Responsibilities VAT Compliance: Oversee the VAT team to ensure accurate and timely preparation, submission, and payment of VAT returns in line with local regulations. VAT Planning: Develop and implement strategies to optimise VAT efficiency and minimise client liabilities. Tax Audits: Lead VAT audits, responding to tax authority queries and ensuring full compliance with audit requirements. Process Improvement: Continuously enhance VAT processes and procedures to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Risk Management : Identify and mitigate VAT risks through proactive monitoring, analysis, and implementation of appropriate controls. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal stakeholders such as audit, accounting, corporate compliance and operations teams and other UHY global network firms to address VAT-related issues and provide guidance on transactions. Training and Education : Provide training and guidance to internal teams on VAT matters to enhance awareness and compliance across the organization. External Relationships : Maintain strong relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders, keeping up to date with changes in VAT legislation to ensure continued compliance. Reporting : Prepare and present regular reports on VAT compliance, liabilities, and other related metrics to the UHY board of directors. Client Portfolio Management : Manage a portfolio of clients, providing both compliance and advisory services, while overseeing VAT elements across consultancy projects. VAT Opportunities : identify and implement VAT planning opportunities for clients. Global Collaboration: Engage with VAT specialists across the UHY global network, including participation in international conferences and cross-border projects. Leadership: Report directly to the Tax Director and receive full support, while managing a team of three junior tax staff to deliver on compliance, advisory, and strategic initiatives . Education & Experience Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) Minimum of 5 years’ VAT experience ideally from a Practice environment Strong technical expertise in VAT and knowledge of Irish tax legislation Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team Commercially aware with a proactive, client-focused approach Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ambitious and motivated, with a strong desire for continued professional development 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 What We Offer We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed: You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience Paid Professional Membership for qualified staff 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 Free parking & Wellbeing Programme 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 Our Values At UHY FDW, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 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.