Tax Director

Ascendion; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an Associate Tax Director to lead international tax planning and compliance across non-US jurisdictions from its Reading office. You will manage a global tax function, steer M&A tax advisory, audits and process improvements while developing a team of tax professionals.

The role requires extensive experience in corporate income tax and international taxation, with a strong track record in leadership and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Legal and Treasury.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate income tax and international taxation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income taxes, compliance, audits and planning.
• Experience with tax audits, litigation management and M&A tax advisory.
• Previous team management and senior stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax planning, restructuring and strategic projects across non-US jurisdictions.
• Provide tax advisory support for mergers, acquisitions and business restructuring.
• Manage and resolve international tax audits, assessments and litigations.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, returns, reviews and interactions with Tax Authorities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, Treasury, FP&A and global tax leadership.
• Drive tax process optimisation through digital tools and automation, including AI, Alteryx and Qlik.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of tax professionals.

Skills

International tax

Corporate tax

Tax audits

M&A tax advisory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

SAP

Alteryx

Qlik

Job description

Hiring: Associate Tax Director – International Tax.

Location: Reading, RG26DA

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Associate Tax Director to lead international tax planning, audits, compliance and strategic tax projects across countries outside the US. The role involves managing global tax matters, advising on M&A activities, driving tax process improvements and leading a team of tax professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead international tax planning, restructuring and strategic tax projects across non-US jurisdictions.
• Provide tax advisory support for mergers, acquisitions and business restructuring.
• Manage and resolve international tax audits, assessments and litigations.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, tax returns, tax reviews and interactions with Tax Authorities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, Treasury, FP&A and global tax leadership teams.
• Drive tax process optimisation through digital tools and automation, including AI, Alteryx and Qlik.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of tax professionals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in corporate income tax and international taxation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate income taxes, international tax compliance, audits and planning.
• Proven experience in tax audits, litigation management and M&A tax advisory.
• Previous team management and senior stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Skills:

• CPA, CTA, Master's in Taxation or Master's in Accounting.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and SAP.
• Knowledge of Alteryx, Qlik, AI and tax automation tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills