Indirect Tax Jobs in Ireland

We're tracking 6 live indirect tax roles in Ireland.

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in Ireland primarily refers to Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax levied on goods and services. It also encompasses other taxes such as Customs & Excise Duties.

Ireland applies VAT at a standard rate of 23%, with reduced rates of 13.5%, 9%, 5%, and 0% for specific goods and services. Businesses exceeding certain turnover thresholds (€75,000 for goods, €37,500 for services) must register for VAT with the Irish Revenue Commissioners. VAT returns (Form VAT3) are typically filed bi-monthly, though annual and quarterly options exist, and summary information is reported via VIES and Intrastat declarations for intra-EU trade.

What's driving demand

  • Ongoing Digitalisation of Tax
  • Increased Cross-Border EU and International Trade
  • Post-Brexit Trade Adjustments
  • Complexity of VAT Rates and Exemptions

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-08-31Extension of reduced VAT rate for certain sectors (e.g., hospitality, tourism)Expired (returned to 13.5%)
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  • 2023-03-02ECJ decision on Deduction of VAT for holding companies (C-98/21 Finanzamt R)Clarified interpretation
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  • 2022-05-01Introduction of 9% VAT rate for electricity and gasOngoing (extended)
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Credentials that matter

  • Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) - Irish Tax Instituteessential
  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA (with tax specialisation)essential
  • Barrister-at-Law / Solicitor (Tax Law Specialist)valued

Skills & tools

VAT Law & RegulationsCustoms & Excise DutiesVIES/Intrastat ReportingAccounting Software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Microsoft ExcelTax Research Software (e.g., TaxFind, Bloomberg Tax)Data AnalyticsRevenue Online Service (ROS)

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Ireland?
Indirect Tax in Ireland primarily refers to Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax levied on goods and services. It also encompasses other taxes such as Customs & Excise Duties.
How does indirect tax work in Ireland?
Ireland applies VAT at a standard rate of 23%, with reduced rates of 13.5%, 9%, 5%, and 0% for specific goods and services. Businesses exceeding certain turnover thresholds (€75,000 for goods, €37,500 for services) must register for VAT with the Irish Revenue Commissioners. VAT returns (Form VAT3) are typically filed bi-monthly, though annual and quarterly options exist, and summary information is reported via VIES and Intrastat declarations for intra-EU trade.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax (Ireland) roles?
Employers most often look for: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) - Irish Tax Institute, ACA / ACCA / CIMA (with tax specialisation), Barrister-at-Law / Solicitor (Tax Law Specialist).
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax (Ireland) job specs?
Commonly cited: VAT Law & Regulations, Customs & Excise Duties, VIES/Intrastat Reporting, Accounting Software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Microsoft Excel, Tax Research Software (e.g., TaxFind, Bloomberg Tax), Data Analytics, Revenue Online Service (ROS).
How many Indirect Tax (Ireland) roles are live right now?
6 live roles on taxjobs.ai.