Global Tax Compliance & Reporting Accountant (18 month FTC)

Argus Media; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Media seeks a qualified Global Tax Compliance & Reporting Accountant for an 18-month FTC in London. The role involves corporate tax returns, consolidated provisions, and collaboration with finance. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and accuracy in tax processes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS required.
• Experience in top-tier professional services is preferred.
• Highly motivated and capable of navigating fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for various jurisdictions.
• Work with finance to manage tax provisions and balances.
• Support ad-hoc tax projects and enhance reporting processes.

Skills

UK GAAP

IFRS

Collaboration

Adaptability

Motivation

Education

Chartered Accountancy qualification

Tools

ERP (NetSuite)

Job description

Location: London, UK.

About Argus

Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,400 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 30 offices worldwide. Argus produces price assessments and analysis in energy and commodities, offering consulting and conferences. Its data is used globally for trade indexing, benchmarks, and analysis.

Founded in 1970, Argus is UK-registered, privately owned by employees, General Atlantic, and Hg. The company values excellence, integrity, partnership, and inclusivity, and offers extensive training and development, including employee networks.

What will you be doing?

Due to maternity leave, we seek a qualified Global Tax Compliance & Reporting Accountant to focus on direct tax compliance and reporting. You will join a team of five, reporting to the Head of Tax.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing corporate income tax returns in the UK, US, Singapore, and other jurisdictions with external advisors.
• Preparing consolidated tax provisions and disclosures for statutory audits.
• Working with finance to calculate tax provisions and manage tax balances in ERP (NetSuite).
• Managing payment on account requirements with the Group Treasury Manager.
• Enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting processes.
• Supporting ad-hoc tax projects.

Skills & Experience

• Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in top-tier professional services preferred.
• Motivated, hardworking, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent collaboration skills across organizational levels.

What’s in it for you:

Argus offers a dynamic, award-winning environment for driven professionals to develop and succeed. We value performance, professional growth, and a high-performing team committed to our success.