Tax Principal

PE Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Principal Tax for a contract role in London, hybrid arrangement. The role involves leading tax initiatives, coordinating with the global Tax Team, and managing cross-functional stakeholders across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of multinational tax experience, professional accounting qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), and strong knowledge of direct and indirect taxes. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Professional accountancy qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of EMEA direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience with corporate income tax, deferred tax and indirect tax accounting.
• Experience in tax compliance, including preparation, review and submission of tax returns.
• Experience with tax provisions and tax accounting under applicable accounting standards.
• Knowledge of tax audits, tax disputes and interactions with tax authorities.
• Experience analysing new tax legislation and assessing its business impact.
• Experience in tax planning, strategy development and implementation.
• Experience reviewing tax payments, accounting journals and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Closely coordinate with the global Tax Team and keep relevant team members updated on developments.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders on tax matters.
• Take ownership for planning opportunities and project manage implementation.
• Review and approve direct and indirect tax payments.
• Manage timely and accurate lodgement of tax returns.
• Review monthly and quarterly accounting journals and reconciliations.

Skills

Tax planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

EMEA tax knowledge

Multinational experience

Big Four experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Principal Tax for a contract role with a leading multinational client based in London (hybrid).

Responsibilities:

• Closely with the global Tax Team, keeping relevant team members updated on developments and assisting on global led projects
• Manager relevant cross functional stakeholders on tax matters
• Take ownership for planning opportunities and project manage implementation
• Review and approve direct and indirect tax payments
• Manage timely and accurate lodgement of tax returns
• Review monthly and quarterly accounting journals and reconciliations

Requirements:

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience working within a multinational company and/or a Big Four environment.
• Experience managing tax matters across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Professional accountancy qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of EMEA direct and indirect taxation.
• Experience with corporate income tax, deferred tax and indirect tax accounting.
• Experience in tax compliance, including preparation, review and submission of tax returns.
• Experience with tax provisions and tax accounting under applicable accounting standards.
• Knowledge of tax audits, tax disputes and interactions with tax authorities.
• Experience analysing new tax legislation and assessing its business impact.
• Experience in tax planning, strategy development and implementation.
• Experience reviewing tax payments, accounting journals and reconciliations.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***