Posted: 9 March
Offer description
AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group providing audit and accounting, tax, payroll and HR, outsourcing and advisory solutions globally.
Our Culture
We pride ourselves on providing an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual with great analytical and problem-solving skills to join our award-winning Tax team as a Corporate Tax Trainee.
You will need to have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree or above in any subject to be eligible to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering compliance services to include the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns for both small to medium enterprises and large corporate groups.
* Preparation and filing of income tax returns for company directors, professionals, and other high net worth individuals.
* Coordination of VAT returns on behalf of Irish and International clients to ensure tax compliance and dealing with ad hoc queries in relation to same.
* Maintaining RCT compliance in respect of Irish and international clients involved in the construction sector to include submission of contract and payment notifications to Revenue and advising clients in respect of RCT queries.
* Liaising with Revenue in connection with client matters and cooperating with clients to ensure that any problems are resolved.
* Issuing of fees to clients, debtor, and work in progress management.
Main Tasks
* Corporate and Personal Tax Compliance.
* Support to Assistant Managers, Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners in the delivery and execution of tax planning projects.
* Attend client meetings when appropriate to develop and strengthen client relations and gain exposure to client interactions.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the services offered by your department and the wider firm, and identify areas where the firm could assist clients.
* Delegate work to junior colleagues as and when required, taking responsibility for their utilization, and assisting by providing effective on-the-job training.
* Contribute to our marketing campaigns, including social media.
* Control tax administrative tasks to assist with overall management of the compliance process.
* Identify client service and process improvements and, in conjunction with the wider team, actively promote ideas and suggestions, and participate in all business improvements as part of the firm's commitment to continuous improvement.
Required Attributes
* Great social skills and confidence with clients.
* A knack for overcoming challenges to maintain strong business relations.
* Attention to detail, be nifty with numbers, and have a knack for following processes within legislative guidelines.
* A desire to stretch yourself and an insatiable hunger to succeed.
* Integrity and authenticity.
Entry Requirements
* Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
* Have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree or above in any subject (2:1 or above classification preferred).
* Tax Trainees are required to complete a professional tax/accountancy qualification (AITI/ACA or equivalent).
Application Process
Our application process consists of:
* Online application form.
* Job Focused Assessment – assess behavioural skills and cognitive ability to show your future potential.
* Video exercise – the elevator pitch.
* Interview.
* Job offer.
