Indirect Tax Manager

Indirect Tax Manager

Hybrid working

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

The Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Group’s indirect tax strategy, with a primary focus on VAT and oversight of other indirect taxes as relevant. The role has full ownership for ensuring compliance with current requirements, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the business in meeting its current and future indirect tax obligations.

There is flexibility for the role to be located in Kilkenny or Dublin (Citywest).

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of the VAT function from the current 3rd party provider
• Lead and own Group VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate VAT returns, ESL and Intrastat filings.
• Maintain oversight of VAT control accounts, reconciliations, and risk areas.
• Act as the Group’s VAT subject matter expert, providing clear guidance on domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Proactively monitor VAT legislative changes and lead implementation of required process and control updates.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, and Commercial teams to embed VAT compliance into business operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of VAT processes, including automation, standardisation, and ERP enhancements.
• Lead VAT audits and manage relationships with tax authorities, including resolution of queries and assessments.
• Provide VAT input on new products, supply chain changes, and entry into new markets.
• Responsibility for other tax returns as applicable, including Form 46G preparation, RCT, plastic taxes, etc.

Key requirements

• AITI qualified (or equivalent) with strong VAT / indirect tax technical expertise.
• 3+ years relevant experience relevant experience in VAT / indirect tax
• Strong technical understanding of VAT legislation, including EU VAT Directive principles and cross‑border transactions.
• Proven ownership of VAT compliance, cross‑border transactions, and indirect tax risk management.
• Strong ERP experience (SAP S/4 Hana an advantage) with excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, drive process improvements, and implement solutions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain VAT issues to non‑specialists.
• Customs duty and trade compliance experience an advantage.

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation