Sr. Analyst, External Reporting and Indirect Tax

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst for External Reporting and Indirect Tax in London. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors, and managing VAT returns for UK companies. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or working towards ACA/ACCA, with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape financial reporting and compliance in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the chance to work closely with international teams and develop your career in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or working towards ACA or ACCA qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Strong MS Excel skills and exposure to an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for UK companies.
• Liaison with reporting team and local auditors for audits.
• Preparation of UK VAT returns and statistical reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Collaboration

Relationship Building

Time Management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP System

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Sr. Analyst, External Reporting and Indirect Tax, London

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Client:

Yum! Brands

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Preparing statutory accounts for UK companies
• Liaison with reporting team and local auditors for European company audits.
• Preparation of UK VAT returns for two VAT groups and liaising with European accountants to provide information for local VAT returns.
• Preparation of government statistical reporting for the UK and Ireland
• Working with reporting teams to understand differences between US and Local GAAP
• Liaising with tax team to ensure Statutory Accounts can be efficiently processed by for Corporation tax.
• Supporting internal, SOX, and external audits.
• Maintaining strong internal controls in areas handled.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant or working towards ACA or ACCA qualification.
• + years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Experience in an international company desirable
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and development skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, prioritize work tasks, and handle a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• A team player with integrity and a sound work ethic.
• Strong MS Excel skills and exposure to an ERP system
• Strong process-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.

This role is based out of our Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) in Woking (around minutes be train from London Waterloo) and a minimum of day per week in the RSC is required, plus occasional other days for team or market meetings.

This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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