Global Mobility & Employment Tax - Senior Associate

Basic Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: Tax Consulting

Description and Requirements

When you join KPMG Ireland, you become part of a community of over 4,200 employees who work together - both in person and virtually - to reach their full potential. 

We welcome you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Your career with us is an opportunity to gain experience professionally, build global connections, benefit from lifelong learning, and make your mark.

Current Opportunities

We are recruiting for the following permanent roles as part of our hybrid working model, based in Dublin within People Services, which is part of our Tax Practice. Our service offerings include Global Mobility, Employment Tax and Rewards.

The roles available combine Irish and international tax and social security advice across the different service offerings. The roles include assistance with/oversight over related tax compliance matters.  

Snapshot of Your Peer Group

  • Membership of the Irish Taxation Institute or equivalent 
  • Excellent technical tax skills and/or ability to develop experience in relation to Global Mobility & Employment Tax. 
  • Minimum 4 years’ advisory and/or compliance experience in Global Mobility, Employment Tax, and/or general Personal Tax. 
  • Strong organisational, project management, interpersonal and client relationship skills
  • Excellent written, numerical, Microsoft excel/other skills. 
  • Experience coordinating global/regional tax services for a client portfolio is a bonus. 

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

  • Advise and manage the delivery of global mobility services for your client portfolio – this may include Irish and cross border tax and social security matters. 
  • Advise on Irish employment tax matters such as PREM Interventions, PAYE Health Checks, and workforce restructuring matters. 
  • Advise on personal tax obligations relating to income taxes, CGT and CAT. 
  • Be the point of contact for review and delivery of certain Irish tax compliance services – this may include SARP returns, ESA/RSS1 returns and certain personal tax returns, etc. 
  • Lead and mentor a team, including involvement in performance reviews.
  • Manage, delegate, and review work across client portfolios.
  • Contribute to in-house training and team development.
  • Consult with Domestic and International colleagues on delivery of services. 

Your Team

By joining our Tax Practice, you will become part of a team of over 750 tax professionals and 42 partners - the largest and most successful tax advisory practice in Ireland. We support individuals, employers, start-ups, family businesses, and multinational organisations. Our teams collaborate closely with our colleagues in People & Change, Deal Advisory and Transfer Pricing, as well as our Law Firm, KPMG Law Ireland. 

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Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

  • Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
  • Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
  • Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
  • Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
  • Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
  • Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
  • Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html 

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Sharon Griffin

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position. 

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to KPMG as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application and you hereby agree to that. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email careers@kpmg.ie stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application.