Tax Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Associate to join their European Tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on VAT compliance and collaborate with a dynamic team across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in VAT, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to professional growth. With a flexible hybrid work model, you will be able to balance your work and personal life while contributing to impactful projects that shape the financial landscape. Join a company that values diversity and invests in your development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Personal/Family Care leave

Flexible/hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of VAT experience in Big 4 or industry.
• Indicates ACCA, ACA, or CTA qualification as a tax specialist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file UK and EU VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with corporate tax matters including tax returns and provisions.
• Stay updated on VAT case law and legislative changes.

Skills

VAT compliance

Accounting GL analysis

Tax research

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits
• Pension
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (Onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day of your choosing)

The impact you will have in this role:

As a member of the European Tax team, the Tax Associate (EMEA) will primarily be responsible for preparing UK and European Indirect Tax compliance and supporting the EMEA Associate Director. Responsibilities include preparing and assisting with VAT, GST, and EC Sales List returns. The role may also involve supporting other taxes such as Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and Transfer Pricing, with experience in these areas being preferable but not required. The EMEA regional tax team is part of the wider NY-based Global tax team, covering over 40 entities across 17 countries in EMEA, the Americas, and APAC regions. This position involves significant interaction with the NY-based US/Global Tax team and the APAC regional tax team.

The role serves as the point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across different DTCC business lines, building rapport, and developing relationships with internal and external partners. A strong understanding of DTCC's business is essential, along with ownership and accountability for client support related to DTCC services.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely preparation and filing of UK and EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, annual returns, and other compliance requirements, including analyzing accounting GL details, preparing VAT return journals, quarterly reconciliation of VAT accounts, and ensuring prompt payment to tax authorities.
• Assist Accounts Receivable/Payable teams on VAT treatment of products and invoicing, providing VAT advice with support from the tax team, and escalating issues as needed.
• Work closely with the Global Tax Team, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, and Accounting departments.
• Stay updated on VAT case law, legislative changes, and other developments affecting DTCC operations. Assist with research on various tax topics.
• Assist with corporate tax matters as required, including preparing tax returns, tax provisions, CbCR reporting, and R&D claims.

**Note: The primary responsibilities are not limited to those listed above.**

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success:

• Minimum of 3 years of VAT experience in Big 4 or industry (financial industry experience is preferable but not mandatory)
• Indicates ACCA, ACA, or CTA qualification as a tax specialist
• Strong VAT compliance skills
• Good knowledge of UK, EU, and non-EU VAT in compliance and advisory roles
• High proficiency in MS Excel

We offer top-class training and development to help you become an asset to our organization!