This is a rare opportunity to step into a pure advisory-focused tax role, working directly with senior leadership on high-value, complex projects within a globally connected firm.
VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm to recruit a CTA-qualified tax professional into their growing Derry / Londonderry office. This is a key hire within a scaling team, offering genuine progression to Director level and exposure to work typically seen in larger firms.
The Role
This position is ideally suited to an ambitious Manager or Senior Manager who is keen to move away from compliance-heavy work and focus on high-impact advisory. You will work closely with Partners on a wide range of complex projects, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making and client-facing advisory from day one.
Why this role stands out
Pure advisory role with minimal compliance involvement
Clear and achievable pathway to Director level
Direct exposure to Partners and senior decision-makers
High-quality client work including international and transactional projects
Newly created role within a growing, ambitious team
Global network exposure with strong local autonomy
What You Will Do
Lead and deliver complex tax advisory projects from planning through to execution
Work closely with Partners on strategic and high-value client engagements
Provide commercially focused tax advice to a diverse client portfolio
Support transactions including mergers, acquisitions and restructuring projects
Advise on international tax matters and cross-border structuring
Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Mentor and support the development of junior team members
What's in It for You
Highly competitive salary and benefits package aligned to experience
Clear progression pathway to Director and beyond
Exposure to complex, advisory-led work typically seen in Big 4 / Top 10 firms
Flexible and hybrid working model
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and high-performing team
Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine access to leadership
Requirements
CTA qualified (essential)
ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
Strong experience within tax advisory, ideally gained in practice
Solid technical knowledge across corporate tax with exposure to advisory work
Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical advice into practical outcomes
Ambitious and driven, with a clear interest in progression
Strong communication and client-facing skills
What's the next step?
If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.
Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:
Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses.
Skills:
CTA Tax advisor chartered practice
Benefits:
Work From Home
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VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm to recruit a CTA-qualified tax professional into their growing Derry / Londonderry office. This is a key hire within a scaling team, offering genuine progression to Director level and exposure to work typically seen in larger firms.
The Role This position is ideally suited to an ambitious Manager or Senior Manager who is keen to move away from compliance-heavy work and focus on high-impact advisory. You will work closely with Partners on a wide range of complex projects, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making and client-facing advisory from day one.
Why this role stands out Pure advisory role with minimal compliance involvement Clear and achievable pathway to Director level Direct exposure to Partners and senior decision-makers High-quality client work including international and transactional projects Newly created role within a growing, ambitious team Global network exposure with strong local autonomy
What You Will Do Lead and deliver complex tax advisory projects from planning through to execution Work closely with Partners on strategic and high-value client engagements Provide commercially focused tax advice to a diverse client portfolio Support transactions including mergers, acquisitions and restructuring projects Advise on international tax matters and cross-border structuring Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor Mentor and support the development of junior team members
What’s in It for You Highly competitive salary and benefits package aligned to experience Clear progression pathway to Director and beyond Exposure to complex, advisory-led work typically seen in Big 4 / Top 10 firms Flexible and hybrid working model Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and high-performing team Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine access to leadership
Requirements CTA qualified (essential) ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent Strong experience within tax advisory, ideally gained in practice Solid technical knowledge across corporate tax with exposure to advisory work Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical advice into practical outcomes Ambitious and driven, with a clear interest in progression Strong communication and client-facing skills
What’s the next step? If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.
Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role: Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism, and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a proven record of pairing the best local talent with leading businesses.
Skills:CTA Tax advisor chartered practice
Benefits:Work From Home
WHJS1_NI
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