Sr Tax Accountant

UNAVAILABLE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is looking for a remote Sr Tax Accountant in the UK. This role involves preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance for various EMEA countries. Candidates should have 5-6 years of experience, a recognized accounting qualification, and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in a tax department with European tax knowledge.
• Experience in the global software industry is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing year-end tax returns and coordinating with local advisors.
• Calculate and submit advance tax payments across multiple countries.
• Supervise VAT return filings and address compliance queries.
• Support year-end global provisions for consolidated group audits.

Skills

Technical accounting principles

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to accuracy and data integrity

Proactive attitude

Education

Recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Sr Tax Accountant

Location: UK remote

Aptean is seeking an EMEA Sr Tax Accountant (5-6 years of experience) for a remote role in the UK. This hands-on position 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-growing, private equity-backed group. The role requires adaptability in a dynamic environment, a focus on process improvements, and broad exposure to various tax topics across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing 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.
• Calculate and submit advance tax payments across these countries.
• Supervise VAT return filings for all listed countries, addressing external and internal queries to ensure compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc tax compliance issues, researching with advisors and coordinating process changes internally.
• Handle R&D claims.
• Ensure transfer pricing calculations are accurate, coordinating with internal teams for revisions if needed.
• Submit tax residency certificates across EMEA.
• Assist with EMEA accounting and reconciliation of tax accounts.
• Support year-end global provisions for consolidated group audits under US GAAP.
• Assist with implementing tax engines and e-invoicing software to ensure compliance with the European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal.
• Assist with managing the impact of BEPS 2.0: Pillar One and Pillar Two on the group.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting principles, backed by a recognized professional qualification.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A disciplined self-starter with a proactive attitude, capable of working within a matrix organization.
• High attention to accuracy, data integrity, and process improvements.
• Flexible, adaptable, and experienced in change management and maintaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and present findings clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of accounting standards and experience in a tax department; commerce background preferred, practice considered. Experience with European taxes is required.
• Experience in the global software industry is preferred.
• Recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

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