Group Tax Accountant

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Group Tax Accountant to enhance their financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure timely and accurate submission of corporate income tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating closely with external advisors and the global finance team. Your expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS will be essential as you prepare consolidated tax provisions and disclosures for audits. This dynamic position offers opportunities for professional growth while working in a supportive team environment. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for tax compliance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountancy qualification is mandatory for this role.
• Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax returns across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to calculate accurate tax provisions.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Corporate Income Tax Returns

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Education

Chartered Accountancy Qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. They are looking for a qualified Group Tax Accountant to focus on direct tax compliance and reporting. This role offers an opportunity to join a team of five and report directly into the Head of Tax. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the timely and accurate submission of corporate income tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do:

As a Group Tax Accountant, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our client's financial operations. You will be tasked with preparing corporate income tax returns across various jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors. Your expertise will also be crucial in preparing consolidated tax provisions and disclosures for annual statutory audit reporting. Collaborating with the global Finance team, you'll calculate accurate tax provisions and manage tax balances. Additionally, you'll work alongside the Group Treasury Manager to manage payment requirements. Your role will extend beyond these tasks as you'll also support the Head of Tax with ad-hoc projects.

1. Work with external advisors to prepare corporate income tax returns in various overseas jurisdictions.
2. Prepare consolidated tax provisions and current and deferred tax disclosures required for annual statutory audit reporting purposes.
3. Collaborate with the global Finance team to calculate accurate tax provisions and manage tax balances in the ERP (NetSuite) required for monthly management and external bank reporting.
4. Work with the Group Treasury Manager to manage payment on account requirements.
5. Work closely with the finance team and tax team to increase efficiency and accuracy of existing tax reporting processes.
6. Support the Head of Tax with ad-hoc projects as required.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Group Tax Accountant position brings a wealth of skills and experience. You hold a Chartered Accountancy qualification and have an excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS. Your background ideally includes experience from a top-tier professional services firm. As an individual, you are highly motivated and hardworking, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your interpersonal skills allow you to partner well with people at all levels within the organization.

1. Chartered Accountancy qualification is mandatory.
2. Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS is required.
3. Experience from a top-tier professional services background is desirable.
4. Highly motivated and hardworking individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to partner well with people at all levels within the organization.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.