On behalf of our client in Leeds, Oliver James are currently recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant. This role will solely focus on corporate tax and help support all direct tax affairs across the UK and Europe.
We are looking for a candidate to:
- Be ATT qualified with the desire to obtain CTA qualification
- Be a qualified Accountant, preferably ACCA or equivalent
- Have Big 4 or in-house corporate tax experience
- Have proven experience of working with all levels of an organisation
- Have taxation experience within a complex financial services organisation
- Have up to date knowledge of relevant taxation legislation
- Have an excellent understanding of taxation best practice
- have an excellent Knowledge of relevant software and tools
- Have some understanding of international tax issues
You will be responsible for but not restricted to the below responsibilities:
- To advise internal stakeholders about tax implications to inform business planning and decision making
- Awareness of the Finance business plan to appropriately align service delivery and to inform involvement in team business planning
- Participate in all internal meetings, as required, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
- Assist in liaison with tax authorities to handle disputes, tax recovery and audit resolution
- Monitor tax legislation, regulations and rulings, interpreting and communicating to ensure that the implications of tax laws are known and the company meets its obligations
- The refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency of tax accounting activities
- Liaison with tax authorities as necessary to ensure requirements are understood and complied with
- Provide high level advice, guidance and information on taxation matters to support decision making and improve understanding
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities and internal and external auditors, to ensure service delivery meets expectations
- Undertaking all UK corporation tax compliance and quarterly reporting for the above entities
- Involvement in the production of reports ensuring accurate reporting and Management Information in line with agreed timescales
- Assist on ad hoc indirect taxation and employment taxation issues to ensure correct advice and guidance is provided
- Involvement in ad hoc projects to provide taxation input
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members to develop their knowledge and experience and improve performance and career development
If this sounds like a role for you, then please apply and suitable applicants will be contacted by a consultant.
