Principal Tax - EMEA

Career Moves Group I B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Moves Group I B Corp™ in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its EMEA Tax team. The role focuses on tax accounting, compliance and policy across the region, working with Operations, Legal, Policy and Finance to support regional compliance and tax projects.

You’ll partner with internal teams and external advisers to implement tax strategies, review legislation, and ensure timely tax returns and accurate accounting of corporate income tax, deferred tax and

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ tax experience within a multinational business, Big Four firm or multinational tax department.
• CTA qualification preferred; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications are also desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support direct and indirect tax compliance across EMEA.
• Help prepare regional tax provisions, ensuring financial statements reflect corporate income tax, deferred tax and indirect taxes.
• Identify and implement improvements to tax processes.
• Support tax negotiations, audits, implementations and compliance at local, country and regional levels.
• Work with internal teams and external advisers to implement tax strategies.
• Analyse new tax legislation and draft submissions for policymakers.
• Review and approve direct and indirect tax payments.
• Ensure tax returns are submitted accurately and on time.

Skills

Tax experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CTA preferred; ACA/ACCA/CIMA desirable

Job description

Pay rate: £53.55 per hour PAYE + holiday pay + bank holidays

About the role

A multinational business is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its EMEA Tax team. The team oversees tax accounting, compliance and policy across the region, working collaboratively in a changing regulatory environment.

You’ll partner with internal Operations, Legal, Policy and Finance teams, alongside external tax advisers, to support regional compliance and deliver tax projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support direct and indirect tax compliance across EMEA.
• Help prepare regional tax provisions, ensuring financial statements accurately reflect corporate income tax, deferred tax and indirect taxes.
• Identify and implement improvements to tax processes.
• Support tax negotiations, audits, implementations and compliance at local, country and regional levels.
• Work with internal teams and external advisers to implement tax strategies.
• Analyse new tax legislation and draft submissions for policymakers.
• Review and approve direct and indirect tax payments.
• Ensure tax returns are submitted accurately and on time.
• Review monthly and quarterly accounting journals and reconciliations.
• Keep global Tax colleagues informed of regional developments and contribute to global projects.

Skills and experience

• At least eight years’ tax experience within a multinational business, Big Four firm or multinational tax department.
• CTA qualification preferred; ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications are also desirable.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential.