Immigration Consultant


General Information
Location: Waterford
Business Area: People Advisory Services | UKI Tax and Law
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent


EY’s culture promotes a flexible hybrid working environment. Across all aspects of our tax practice, candidates can choose to work from any of our offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Excellent opportunity to join a Big 4 tax practice where you will be part of a high-performing team. Our globally coordinated Tax practice combines exceptional knowledge and experience with local expertise and cutting-edge technology platforms, making us a market leader in Tax services. You will receive exposure to some of EY's most diverse and exciting clients working with the latest Tax technology solutions in the market. We are currently seeking applications from suitable candidates to join the EY’s Tax practice at Assistant Manager Level.


Who are we?


The Global Immigration team sits within EY’s People Advisory Services/UKI Tax & Law practice and is an ever-expanding provider managing a range of business immigration services for multinational clients hiring non-EEA employees to work in Ireland.


EY’s Immigration practice is a high-pace, client service focused environment. Team members enjoy extensive contact with corporate clients, employees/assignees and EY contacts at all levels within organisations. We are seeking an Consultant to join our busy Irish-inbound immigration team.
As a member of the Irish Immigration team you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of the team. This is achieved by being inspirational, curious, accountable and results-focused, and proactively asking for and accepting help where required.


Key Responsibilities


Typical activities will include the following:
The successful applicant will work as part of a local team to maximise efficiencies on allocated client accounts. The role will involve:

• Working in a fast paced and exciting environment as part of a team who assist with and advise on appropriate Irish immigration requirements for clients across various industries
• Working with different team members to gain an understanding of Irish immigration and applying learnings to compliance support for employers and employees
• Initiating immigration process with both the employer and the employee
• Arranging and participating in conference calls to provide an overview of Irish immigration requirements
• Assisting with the day-to-day activities related to Irish immigration cases
• Preparing applications for submission to the relevant government bodies (i.e. Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Department of Justice & Equality and Immigration Service Delivery Unit)
• Preparation of supporting documents for applications on behalf of the client where required
• Tracking applications submitted to the relevant Irish authorities and providing updates to employees, HR Managers, recruiters etc
• Communicate with clients on a frequent basis to keep them updated on the status of applications, change in Irish immigration policies, procedures and legislation
• Working and updating EY Immigration technologies and tracking systems
• Proactively completing non-technical client related tasks.

Skills and attributes for success


Requirements for prospective candidates include:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills – must have ability to write detailed business letters, business cases, etc.
• Strong desire to learn and develop technical understanding of Irish immigration
• Customer/client facing experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent team player
• Ability to bring a project from start to finish
• Very methodical
• Calm personality
• Quick learner
• Strong IT skills, including very good Ms Office
• Desire to develop strong case/project management skills

About EY


As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.


What working at EY offers


We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with Flex EY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.


Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity


We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.


We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.


If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.


Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.


Apply now.


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