A leading professional services firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Manager or Director to lead a VAT team. The role involves advising clients on VAT matters and identifying growth opportunities within VAT services. The ideal candidate will possess up-to-date knowledge of VAT issues, proven experience in delivering tax projects, and strong team management skills. This is a key position within the senior leadership group that will also involve training and developing junior team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager or Director to lead and build a VAT team within a professional services firm. You will join the senior leadership group, advising a diverse client portfolio on VAT matters and identifying opportunities to grow VAT services. The firm are will consider a specialist in a particular VAT area or if you operate as a generalist. You’ll be personable, commercially minded, and comfortable working closely with the Tax Partner on proposals and client development. About the position Identify and advise on VAT planning opportunities Act as a key point of contact for clients on VAT matters Build and develop a high-performing VAT team Delegate work effectively and oversee delivery Monitor work-in-progress and ensure team profitability Raise awareness of VAT issues and encourage best practice Liaise with partners and managers to ensure VAT matters are managed appropriately Deliver training on VAT matters as required Oversee and support the training and development of junior team members About the person Up-to-date technical knowledge of VAT issues Proven experience delivering tax projects Strong team-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and support colleague development A proactive approach to projects and advisory work Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging appropriately Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines Strong commercial awareness and exceptional attention to detail #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden is thrilled to be working with our client who is a leader in the wholesale and retail industry, to identify a Senior Product Manager to lead transformative initiatives within their organisation. This is a permanent opportunity that will be based out of their Cork HQ offices on a hybrid working basis. The role will be for someone to lead the strategy, development of their online and digital commerce solutions across a portfolio of retail businesses. This is a broad and dynamic position requiring strategic direction, cross-functional partnership, and active product leadership. You will translate commercial objectives into delivered customer and partner experiences, while building alignment and effectively engaging stakeholders across all levels and departments. ABOUT THE ROLE You leverage customer research to build a strong understanding of user challenges, set clear priorities, and define meaningful success measures. You use data-driven analysis to guide decisions and identify new product opportunities and maintain awareness of market dynamics and emerging trends, using this perspective to shape sustainable differentiation. Utilise qualitative and quantitative inputs to represent user needs, commercial outcomes, and technical considerations when shaping priorities and roadmaps. Provide clarity on the core problem or opportunity being addressed and align your team around that focus - ensuring delivery of end-to-end experiences, collaborating across functions such as design, marketing, sales, and support to enable successful launches. You are fluent in day-to-day product practices, comfortable operating at both detailed and strategic levels, often leading large initiatives while overseeing live products concurrently. You foster alignment on strategy and roadmaps across teams and stakeholders - making timely confident decisions sustaining momentum. ABOUT THE PERSON A third level qualification in IT, Product Management or equivalent. A minimum of 5+ years relevant product experience Desirable experience would be operating in an ecommerce or retail environment but not a requirement. Passionate about customer experience and making life simpler with technology. Excellent communication skills, facilitating the building of strong cross functional relationships and using the available expertise and experience to good effect. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial services firm in Dublin is searching for a Tax Director to lead complex tax advisory initiatives and manage key client relationships. This role involves providing expert technical guidance while mentoring team members and supporting strategic growth. An ideal candidate will have a strong track record in Corporate Tax, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate Irish tax legislation effectively. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service and driving business success. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Barden are delighted to be partnering with a multi-national client who are looking to hire a Head of Analytics. This role requires a strategic and hands‑on leader who has previous experience building and scaling a data/analytics function within a complex organisation. You will be required to shape the long-term vision for insights, analytics and business intelligence, oversee delivery of high‑quality analytical products, dashboards and KPI frameworks, and champion a culture where data informs faster, smarter decisions. You will help to establish a high‑performing Insights & Analytics function with clear standards, delivery models and operating principles grounded in analytical rigour and evidence‑based thinking. Lead and mentor the Business Analytics team, fostering a culture of trust, accountability and analytical excellence. Contribute to the design of data‑warehousing and data‑modelling solutions (SQL, Python, Snowflake, Data Bricks, Power BI datasets) Advocate for best practices in data modelling, data quality, data governance and metadata standards If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, you can reach out to me in confidence for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A multi-national client in Dublin is seeking a strategic Head of Analytics to lead and scale their data function. This leadership role involves shaping the vision for analytics, managing high-quality analytical products, and mentoring the Business Analytics team. The ideal candidate has experience in a complex organization, strong skills in SQL, Python, and advocacy for data governance practices. This position offers an opportunity to craft a high-performing analytics culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading professional services firm in Cork is seeking a Tax Manager / Senior Manager to join their inclusive tax team. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients while providing income tax advice and planning. Ideal candidates are qualified tax consultants with corporate tax experience and a passion for team development. The position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain broad tax knowledge in a supportive environment and contribute to the team’s growth in Cork. #J-18808-Ljbffr
In Barden we are delighted to be working with a large professional services firm in Cork who are expanding their tax team. The Tax Manager / Senior Manager will join a tax team who are inclusive and approachable. This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to develop their tax experience and learn from a strong team. The Tax Manager will primarily be responsible for a portfolio of corporate tax clients but may also be involved in providing income tax and tax planning advice to clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad tax experience in a supportive and dynamic environment and be involved in the development of the team in Cork. Responsibilities include: Responsible for ensuring clients’ corporate tax requirements met, including reviewing corporate tax compliance and providing ad hoc advice on complex issues as required Identifying planning opportunities for clients and providing technical reports and memos Involvement with Income tax planning and advice for clients Developing the team and assisting with the growth of the wider business, including business development and maintenance of existing client relationships Supervising and mentoring junior staff About the person: A qualified tax consultant, ideally already with a good corporate tax and possibly some income tax experience. The person should have an interest in leading a team and supporting the continued growth of the tax team and wider firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a highly respected firm in Cork that is known for its people first culture, technical excellence and supportive, inclusive environment. The firm continues to grow here in Cork and this role will offer strong progression, exposure and long term career development. An opportunity has arisen for an Audit Director to join the leadership team. This position involves managing a diverse portfolio of local and international businesses and working closely with senior Partners and directors across the firm. Lead audit engagements using the firm’s global methodology Manage resource planning and utilisation across your portfolio Mentor and develop team members through training and guidance Contribute to advisory projects including business planning, technical accounting and collaborative project work Qualified Accountant with min. 5 years PQE in audit Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Confident leader with strong commercial awareness Skilled at building trusted relationships Organised, efficient and calm under pressure Strong technical and computer literacy skills If you are eager to develop your career in audit contact Aideen for more information aideen.murphy@barden.ie #J-18808-Ljbffr
A respected firm in Cork is seeking an Audit Director to join its leadership team. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of local and international businesses while leading audit engagements using the firm’s global methodology. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE in audit, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong commercial awareness. This position offers strong career progression in a people-focused culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
