Sr Tax Accountant

Aptean; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a Sr Tax Accountant in Sheffield. This role involves managing tax compliance across multiple EMEA countries, preparing tax returns, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax accounting and a recognized professional qualification. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your skills can shine and contribute to the company's success.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in tax accounting.
• Experience with European taxes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end tax returns for multiple EMEA countries.
• Supervise VAT returns filing and compliance.
• Handle R&D claims and transfer pricing calculations.

Skills

Technical Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Process Improvements

Education

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Overview

Sr Tax Accountant

Location: Sheffield

Aptean is seeking an EMEA Sr Tax Accountant with 5-6 years of experience in our Sheffield office. This hands-on role involves broad responsibilities, including ensuring the timely and compliant filing of direct and indirect tax returns for a portfolio of EMEA entities within a fast-paced, rapidly growing private equity-backed group. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic environment, focused on process improvements and efficiencies, as the Aptean group continues to expand through acquisitions. This position offers exposure to a wide range of tax topics across Europe, alongside overseeing daily compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the preparation of year-end tax returns, coordinating with local advisors to ensure compliance in UK, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Poland, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, Finland, and Sweden.
2. Calculate and submit advance tax payments across the above countries.
3. Supervise the filing of VAT returns for all listed countries, addressing external and internal queries to ensure compliance.
4. Support ad hoc tax compliance issues, researching with advisors and coordinating process changes with internal teams.
5. Handle R&D claims.
6. Ensure transfer pricing calculations are accurate, coordinating with internal teams for revisions if needed.
7. Submit tax residency certificates across EMEA.
8. Assist with EMEA accounting and reconciliation of tax accounts.
9. Support year-end global provisions for consolidated group audits under US GAAP.
10. Participate in the implementation of tax engines and e-invoicing software to ensure compliance with the European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal.
11. Assist in managing the impact of BEPS 2.0: Pillar One and Pillar Two on the group.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting principles, supported by a recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• High commitment and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Disciplined self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude, capable of working within a matrix organization.
• Critical eye for accuracy, data integrity, and process improvements.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset, experienced in change management and maintaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze large and complex datasets and present findings simply and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Availability to work four days a week in the office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required: Solid understanding of accounting standards and experience working in a tax department. Experience with European taxes is essential, though not necessarily in every country we operate in.
• Preferred: Accounting/finance experience in a global software industry.
• Recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

If you share our mindset, you can share in our success. To learn more about joining Aptean, get in touch today.

We celebrate our diversity, grow and succeed together.

Aptean is committed to promoting a company culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central. We strive to create an environment where all employees can succeed, regardless of race, color, sex, nationality, sexuality, gender identity, religion, disability, or age. Embracing our diverse experiences and beliefs helps us bring innovative solutions to our customers.

“At Aptean, our diverse employee base is our greatest asset. Embracing our differences allows us to harness individual strengths to maximize success for our customers, employees, and company.” – TVNReddy