Tax Accounting Director £80k+ Lead Global Portfolio

This is a standout opportunity for a Tax Accounting Director to take ownership of a high-value global client portfolio within a rapidly growing advisory team. You'll operate at a senior level with real influence on delivery, strategy, and client relationships.

This is a newly created Director role within a high-growth team, offering full ownership of delivery across global tax accounting engagements, supporting large multinational clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional operations.

The role has been designed to strengthen leadership within the team, providing a clear opportunity to operate with autonomy and make a tangible impact at senior level.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, this role will take responsibility for leading global tax accounting, with a strong focus on tax provisioning, compliance and risk across a diverse multinational client base.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivering across complex international structures while leading and developing a high-performing team.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of global tax accounting engagements for multinational clients
• Take ownership of tax provisioning processes, including preparation and review under IFRS and US GAAP
• Oversee global compliance and risk across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships
• Drive consistency, quality and efficiency across engagements
• Lead, mentor and develop team members
• Full ownership of delivery across global tax accounting engagements
• Direct interaction with senior stakeholders and CFO-level clients
• Play a key role in shaping the growth of the function
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams
• Identify opportunities to add value to clients and support wider growth of the function

What's in It for You

• True Director-level role with autonomy and ownership
• Exposure to large, complex multinational clients
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, high-profile team post-merger
• Strong progression potential and influence within the wider business
• Flexible location across Belfast or Dublin
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Requirements

• Ideally 8-10 years post-qualified experience
• Strong background in tax accounting, with clear experience in tax provisioning (IFRS / US GAAP)
• Experience working with multinational groups and cross-border structures
• Background in either:
  • Industry (international tax / tax accounting / group reporting), or
  • Practice (broad tax experience within a small or mid-tier firm with strong ownership)
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven leadership experience and ability to deliver through others
• Highly organised, driven and capable of operating at a senior level

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:
tax international tax commercial client leadership

Benefits:
Work From Home Bonus & Benefits

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