Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK and Ireland's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a talented Assistant Manager to join our Private Client team in Dublin. This role offers the opportunity to support and manage a client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax compliance and advisory services. You will also support the development of junior team members.

As Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

Preparing and also managing the process of preparing:
- Accounts for small companies/professional sole traders
- Associated VAT returns, payroll & corporation tax returns
- CRO filings re company annual returns
- Income tax returns
Assist in dealing with ad hoc advice related issues that arise from time to time and also non-accounting / tax related financial matters (eg assistance in dealing with client’s investment managers, pension fund advisors, project managing transactions such as property purchases or investments in private companies).
Delegating tasks and reviewing the work of junior team members. Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff
Support with business development initiatives and growing the business

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have

Strong bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax compliance return preparation skills (income tax, corporation tax, VAT and payroll)
Knowledge of private client and partnership tax and some planning experience
Exemplary organisational and communication skills
Strong IT skills including practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Gained some staff management/mentoring/supervisory experience
ACA or CAI qualification

Desired

Evidence of managing a small client portfolio
Some tax advisory experience preferable but not essential
ATI or CTA qualification or the desire to work towards this

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension contribution
Hybrid working model (role dependent)
Generous holiday package
Shared parental leave
Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Office Location: Dublin (Wilton Terrace)

Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

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