Belfast Tax Senior Associate

KPMG Ireland is home to a thriving community of more than 4,200 professionals, collaborating across in-person and virtual environments to achieve their full potential. When you join us, you become part of a firm that values authenticity, encourages meaningful contribution, and supports your growth at every stage of your career.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding future through impactful work, global connectivity, continuous learning, and the chance to make a real difference.

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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking our next Belfast Tax Senior Associate to join our team in a hybrid working model based in Belfast.

• Location: Belfast (Hybrid)

• Grade: Senior Associate

• Contract Type: Permanent

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What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a talented professional who combines technical strength with commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset.

Your background is likely to include:

• A relevant professional qualification, or active progression toward one

• Examples include:

• Chartered Accountant

• Chartered Institute of Tax

• Or an equivalent qualification relevant to your specialism

• Strong technical capability within your area of expertise

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a professional services or similar environment

• Exposure to working on complex client assignments

• The confidence to communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues

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What You Can Expect in the Role

As a Senior Associate, your role will evolve as your career develops. From the outset, you can expect to play an important role in both compliance and advisory work across a broad client base.

Initially, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting compliance and advisory projects for a varied portfolio of clients

• Contributing to:

• Cross-border engagements

• Northern Ireland-focused assignments

• Multinational client work

• Working closely with an experienced management team across compliance, advisory, and project-led activities

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters

• Assisting in the preparation of:

• Technical analysis

• Reports

• Submissions to regulatory bodies where required

• Reviewing work completed by junior team members

• Providing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to support their development

• Collaborating with wider KPMG teams, including:

• Deal Advisory

• Audit

• Consulting

• Bringing energy, initiative, and strong communication skills to every client engagement

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About the Belfast Team

Our Belfast practice is made up of more than 90 professionals and 9 Partners, serving a diverse and dynamic client base.

Our clients include:

• Entrepreneurial privately owned businesses

• Fast-growing companies

• Large corporate groups

• High-net-worth individuals

The team combines deep technical tax knowledge with practical commercial insight, helping clients navigate complexity and make informed decisions with confidence.

Learn more about the Belfast office:
KPMG in Northern Ireland – Get in touch with our leadership team

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Why Join KPMG Ireland?

At KPMG, we believe your career should be as fulfilling as it is ambitious. We offer an environment where you can grow professionally while also being supported personally.

Benefits Designed Around You

Our flexible benefits package is built to support different lifestyles and life stages.

Key benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Enhanced family leave

• Emergency childcare support

• Regular social events

• Early Finish Fridays on bank holidays and throughout the summer

• Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland

• Extensive Learning & Development through KPMG Business School

We also offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a balance that works for you.

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Career Development That Keeps Moving

From your first day, your progression will be supported in a structured and meaningful way.

At KPMG Ireland, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated Performance Manager to guide your development

• Access to our award-winning Business School

• Ongoing learning designed to build both technical and leadership capability

• A unique promotion model—KPMG is the only Big Four firm to offer promotions four times a year

This means more opportunities for recognition, progression, and career momentum.

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A Culture of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to succeed.

At KPMG, inclusion, diversity, and equity are central to who we are. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and strive to create an environment where all individuals can thrive.

Learn more about our commitment:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at KPMG Ireland

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Ready to Apply?

If you meet most of the criteria for this role, we encourage you to apply. Even if your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we would still welcome your application.

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require adjustments, you are encouraged to share this at interview stage.

For specific questions about the role, please contact Sharon Griffin.

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Additional Information

• Agency support is not required for this vacancy.

• By applying, your details may be retained in our recruitment database for up to 18 months for consideration for similar opportunities.

• If you would prefer to opt out, please email: careers@kpmg.ie

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Join a Firm Where You Can Grow

If you are looking for a role that offers challenge, collaboration, and clear progression within a leading professional services firm, this could be the right next step for you.

Join KPMG Ireland and take your career forward in a place where your contribution truly matters.