Practice Tax Manager

Job posted date: 12 December 2025

Location: South Dublin, Ireland (boutique professional accountancy practice operating with an Irish representative of an international association.

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Purpose of the Role

The Tax Manager will oversee the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to Irish tax legislation and professional standards. They will act as a trusted advisor, supporting the practice’s growth and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Tax compliance: Manage and review corporation tax, income tax, VAT, and payroll tax filings.
Advisory services: Provide tax planning advice to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and individuals. Also provide advice to foreign clients with Irish interests or wishing to set up operations in Ireland.
Client management: Build and maintain strong relationships, acting as the main point of contact for tax queries.
Technical expertise: Keep up to date with Irish Revenue guidance, Finance Acts, and international tax developments.
Team leadership: Supervise junior staff, provide training, and ensure quality control.
Practice development: Contribute to business development initiatives, including cross-selling services.
Risk management: Ensure compliance with professional standards and manage risk in tax engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

Professional qualification: Accountancy (ACCA, ACA) and tax (CTA).
Experience: Minimum 5 years in tax practice, ideally within a small/medium firm environment.
Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of Irish tax legislation and Revenue systems.
Client portfolio management: Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
Leadership skills: Experience mentoring or supervising staff.

Skills & Competencies

Analytical ability: Strong problem-solving and technical research skills.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication for client-facing work.
Organisation: Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
Commercial awareness: Understanding of SME business needs and opportunities.
IT proficiency: Familiarity with tax software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits & Opportunities

Career progression: Opportunity to become a senior manager/partner in a growing practice.
Client exposure: Work directly with business owners and decision-makers.
International exposure – individuals and organisation operating across borders
Professional development: Ongoing CPD support and training.
Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements typical of small practices.
Better than standard remuneration.

Please send your CV to Martha or Cathal:

Martha Leonard

Practice Manager

Email: martha.leonard@cusackco.ie

Tel: 01 5692108 (direct)

Cathal Cusack

Managing Partner

Email: cathal.cusack@cusackco.ie

Tel: 01 5692100

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