Corporate Tax - Senior Associate

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate in London. The role focuses on UK corporate tax compliance and involves preparing tax returns, managing cash tax calculations, and engaging with tax authorities. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA/CTA qualification and possess strong analytical skills. This position is key to ensuring compliance across EMEA jurisdictions and driving efficient tax reporting within the organization.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting and/or tax qualification required.
• Experience with UK corporate income tax is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and support compliance for UK entities.
• Collaborate with Tax team on corporate tax matters.
• Engage with tax authorities to resolve disputes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant accounting and/or tax qualification - ACA/CTA

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

A new opportunity has emerged within our Corporate Tax Compliance and Reporting team in London. This team is part of our broader tax department, which also includes Product Tax, VAT, Employment Tax, and Transfer Pricing. The role involves preparing tax returns, calculating tax accruals, managing cash tax calculations and tracking, and engaging in correspondence with HMRC. The primary focus is UK but also may involve some EMEA oversight.

As a Corporate Tax - Associate in the Corporate Income Tax team you will report to a team member who manages the UK tax compliance function.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate income tax accounting across EMEA jurisdictions and entities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
• Support corporate income tax compliance for UK entities, including preparing tax returns, cash tax calculations, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Tax team and other departments to provide advice and input on corporate tax matters.
• Participate in engagements and correspondence with tax authorities, including supporting the resolution of disputes.
• Contribute to transfer pricing activities, including documentation and analysis in line with global policies.
• Review new business initiatives and corporate reorganisations to assess potential corporate income tax implications.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Relevant accounting and / or tax qualification - ACA/CTA
• UK corporate income tax experience gained in-house or with a professional services firm.
• An understanding of key risk and governance principles applicable to corporate taxes.
• Strong communication and written skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to formulate commercially sound solutions.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude and professionalism.
• Being able to work independently, managing own workload and projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong MS Excel, Powerpoint and Work skills.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Work experience preferably within the financial services sector.
• Desire to engage with AI related tools.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.