VAT Advisory Manager

at  BDO Ireland

We are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving VAT Advisory Manager seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking VAT Department. This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. Our large domestic and international portfolio of clients covers a large industry base including aviation, e-commerce & retail, e-services, financial services, healthcare, real estate & construction, technology & media and indigenous Irish business.
We have an ambitious strategy, and we are looking for an exceptional, delivery focused individual who is customer centric and passionate about what they do. You will be a key player in our business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on the VAT treatment of transactions, such as property, M&A transactions and cross border supplies;
• Providing guidance on changes in VAT legislation, Revenue policy and evolving Irish and EU case law;
• Advising on the VAT treatment of services outsourced to Irish/non-Irish service providers and applying VAT exemptions;
• The completion of VAT reviews, including identifying key risks, threats and opportunities and optimising related VAT cash flows;
• Providing support to clients in relation to Revenue audits (e.g. assistance with Revenue desk audit queries, to the preparation of voluntary disclosures, to negotiating settlements with Revenue);
• Developing and reviewing VAT recovery rate methodologies and calculations for clients without full VAT recovery;
• The management and co-ordination of pan-European and global VAT advisory projects;
• Provision of bespoke VAT training for the management of VAT;
• Working directly with members of the senior VAT and firm management group and Partners; and,
• Development and mentoring of VAT trainees and management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant tax, legal or accountancy qualification – ITI/CTA qualified
• Strong academic record
• Excellent technical knowledge of Irish and European VAT legislation and case law
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a professional tax/VAT environment
• 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.
• Ambitious by nature

Benefits
At BDO, we are committed to fostering a flexible working environment, offering a hybrid working model that empowers our employees to achieve work-life balance while delivering exceptional results. We ensure equal opportunities for all our colleagues to develop their talents, unleash their potential, pursue their passions, and achieve their goals. We provide unwavering support to all our team members in their professional aspirations. You can truly be yourself and be appreciated as an individual.

Income

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced benefit allowance
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Mobile phone
• Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.
• Income protection
• Pension scheme

Health

• Permanent Health Insurance (Income Protection)
• Digi Doc
• Group health schemes
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CSR, Sports and Social and Wellness Committees
• On site gym

Career

• Career Progression
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription

Leave

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive Leave Increase

Location

• Free breakfast every day
• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site café
• On site complementary barista

About BDO Ireland
As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland’s accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career’s purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure.
BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world’s largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.
At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.

• Advising on the VAT treatment of transactions, such as property, M&A transactions and cross border supplies;
• Providing guidance on changes in VAT legislation, Revenue policy and evolving Irish and EU case law;
• Advising on the VAT treatment of services outsourced to Irish/non-Irish service providers and applying VAT exemptions;
• The completion of VAT reviews, including identifying key risks, threats and opportunities and optimising related VAT cash flows;
• Providing support to clients in relation to Revenue audits (e.g. assistance with Revenue desk audit queries, to the preparation of voluntary disclosures, to negotiating settlements with Revenue);
• Developing and reviewing VAT recovery rate methodologies and calculations for clients without full VAT recovery;
• The management and co-ordination of pan-European and global VAT advisory projects;
• Provision of bespoke VAT training for the management of VAT;
• Working directly with members of the senior VAT and firm management group and Partners; and,
• Development and mentoring of VAT trainees and management