I am partnering with a global organisation to recruit a Tax Accountant. This role requires a strong understanding of tax documentation, regulatory compliance, and process optimisation. You will be commercially minded, confident in collaborating with the wider tax team, and proactive in driving improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions by managing all reporting and filing obligations.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT, EC Sales, and Corporate Tax (CT) returns, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes for greater efficiency.
- Investigate tax discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and provide training to mitigate future risks.
- Assist with tax audits, handling communications with tax authorities and responding to inquiries.
- Stay up to date with legislative changes to ensure ongoing compliance with tax regulations.
- Develop a deep understanding of the company's structure to provide strategic tax insights.
- Advise on tax implications for system enhancements, acquisitions, and newly established entities.
- Build strong relationships with tax authorities and key stakeholders to mitigate tax risks.
- Collaborate with finance, commercial, supply chain, trade compliance, and IT teams to integrate tax considerations into business decisions.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong background in tax computation and reporting
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyse large datasets in Excel.
- Comprehensive knowledge of corporate tax and VAT regulations, with a proactive approach to staying updated on tax laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Qualifications
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is desirable.
- ATT qualification or part-qualified/newly qualified Tax Accountant.
- Proven experience in tax compliance and advisory, ideally in a fast-paced industry
This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic global environment with scope for professional growth. If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply or reach out to Dayam Ali for a confidential chat.