Tax Trainee

Merry Mullen currently have an opportunity (Date Posted 14-08-2024) for a Tax Trainee to join our Tax Team on a training contract.

The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced tax team, gaining training across all tax heads, while working towards successfully completing the Irish Tax Institute’s Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification.

Responsibilities:

  • The preparation of tax computations, personal tax returns and corporation tax returns for our income tax and corporation tax clients.
  • The preparation of VAT, PAYE. CGT and other revenue returns.
  • Researching, reviewing and interpretation of tax legislation and Revenue guidance.
  • Assisting with the preparation of tax advisory reports and responding to client queries
  • Communicating with clients and Revenue on an ongoing basis
  • Attending client meetings along with more senior staff members to obtain one-to-one client interaction skills
  • Any other duties and tasks associated with the role.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree or master’s level qualification in a business and / or legal related discipline
  • A strong awareness and experience of customer experience requirements
  • Solid IT Skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Be self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong planning and organisational skills
  • Be ambitious and keen to progress their career and become a qualified tax advisor
  • Fluent English with strong communication skills in both a written and verbal context
  • Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team

What we can offer

  • A varied and challenging role with scope to develop your tax technical and client relationship skills to progress your career
  • Excellent training and mentorship towards achieving CTA exam success
  • Flexible working arrangements to ensure an excellent work-life balance
  • A competitive package commensurate with level and experience
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • A convenient Dublin 2 location (close to DART, Bus and LUAS)

Benefits at Merry Mullen

  • 22 Days Annual Leave [to include Good Friday].  Additional 1 day every 5 years.
  • Flexible Working – starting anytime between 8-10am, finishing anytime between 4:30pm-6:30pm [Normal Working Hours are 9-5:30pm]
  • Working From Home option: Up to 2 days per week
  • Summer hours [Consolidation of hours across Jul/Aug, with a 13:00 finish on Friday]
  • Social Club

About Merry Mullen

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To apply for this role please send your CV to: careers@merrymullen.ie or call Janet on 01-8972360.

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