Head of Tax & Partner Matters (In-House Tax Senior Manager / Director Role) 15-month Maternity Cover FTC (ex-April/May 2026)

• Oversight of all tax compliance, planning and tax risk management activities of the firm
• Management of all finance related partner matters, including partner capital, drawings, distributions, reporting, admissions and retirement.
• Ensuring continuity and stability across all processes during the cover period, maintaining established frameworks and escalation channels
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the firm‑wide tax filing calendar across all tax heads and jurisdictions. 
• Manage the preparation and filing of Irish tax returns (Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT), including validation of underlying data. Coordinate with external advisors for UK, US and international tax filings. 
• Prepare annual Partner Tax Packs to support completion of partner personal tax returns.  (Note: The Partners’ individual tax returns are prepared by their personal tax advisors.)
• Steward the firm’s tax‑risk management framework in line with the firm’s zero‑to‑low risk appetite. 
• Operate preventative and detective tax controls already in place and ensure issues are escalated where appropriate. 
• Provide employer‑tax guidance on secondments, business travellers, recognition programmes and remote‑working arrangements. 
• Manage day‑to‑day interactions with external tax advisors (primarily PwC and EY).
• Support firm representation in Revenue interventions and audits, in alignment with guidance from the CFO/FC.  (Note: Firm has recently concluded a full Revenue Audit.)
• Monitor relevant tax legislation and regulatory changes, communicating impacts and recommended responses. 
• Drive continuity in tax processes, identifying incremental efficiency improvements where directed. 
• Contribute to VAT billing training and procedure updates as required.

• Serve as the primary operational contact for partner queries, maintaining established communication channels and protocols. 
• Manage the partner payment cycle, including monthly drawings, quarterly distributions and capital repayments.  
• Deliver partner onboarding: briefing sessions, materials and ongoing support. 
• Prepare financial modelling and projections for retiring partners to support internal decision‑making. 
• Manage relationships with pension advisors, tax advisors and the firm’s funding banks. 
• Support implementation and communication of the firm’s Partner capital initiatives. 
• Operate the standardised partner withdrawal and retirement process. 
• Escalate complex or sensitive partner matters to the FC/CFO as required.

• Maintain strong working relationships with Finance, HR, the equity partner group and external advisors. 
• Represent the firm professionally in tax and partner finance matters, with escalation and sign‑off for complex or strategic issues. 
• Ensure continuity of communication to partners, including payment schedules, tax deadlines and relevant updates. 
• Provide clear documentation and uphold strong governance to support seamless handovers at the start and end of the cover period.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5–7+ years’ relevant experience in tax, finance or professional services
• Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACA, CTA, CTC or equivalent)
• Experience managing tax compliance and tax risk processes
• Prior experience in partnership or owner managed business environments desirable
• Familiarity with 3E and/or Iridium beneficial but not essential

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
• Pragmatic, resilient and solutions focused
•  Ability to work independently and manage sensitive issues with discretion
• Comfortable working across all tax heads and multiple jurisdictions
• Strong judgement with a continuity driven, steady state approach during the cover period