Tax Principal - International & EMEA Tax

Principle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home-based with occasional office

Office meetings & training

Job summary

Principle seeks a seasoned Tax Principal to lead the EMEA tax function within a global technology platform, handling corporate and indirect tax across multiple markets. The role offers significant international exposure and a collaborative, small team environment with a flexible working arrangement.

You will drive compliance, planning and policy initiatives while partnering with Finance, Legal and external advisers to implement global tax strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience, ideally Big Four or international in-house
• Strong corporate tax expertise with indirect tax exposure (VAT/GST)
• Experience in multinational tax compliance and accounting requirements
• Knowledge of international tax regulations and cross-border matters
• Exposure to Digital Services Tax and international tax regimes preferred
• Experience managing external tax advisers and working with international stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance across EMEA.
• Review current and deferred tax provisions, tax accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee tax returns, statutory filings and tax payments.
• Support international tax planning, audits and regulatory matters.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, including DST and other regimes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and Operations on tax matters; work with advisers.
• Drive improvements in tax processes, reporting and controls.
• Collaborate on tax policy initiatives and regional/global tax strategies.

Skills

Corporate Tax

International Tax

Indirect Tax

Tax Compliance

Tax Accounting

Digital Services Tax

Stakeholder Management

Education

CTA/ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Tax Principal – International & EMEA Tax

London | 10-Month Contract | Highly Flexible Working | Competitive Salary

Corporate Tax | Indirect Tax | International Tax | Tax Accounting

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Principal to join the EMEA tax function of a globally recognised technology platform operating across multiple international markets.

This position offers something increasingly difficult to find in senior tax roles: genuine variety across multiple tax disciplines, significant international exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a small, collaborative team.

We are looking for an experienced tax professional with a strong foundation in corporate taxation and meaningful indirect tax exposure, who is comfortable navigating complex international tax matters and taking ownership of delivery.

The Role

As Tax Principal, you'll support the management of direct and indirect tax obligations across EMEA, working closely with the global tax function and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting corporate income tax and indirect tax compliance across EMEA.
• Reviewing current and deferred tax provisions, tax accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Overseeing tax returns, statutory filings and tax payments.
• Supporting international tax planning, audits, tax authority enquiries and regulatory matters.
• Monitoring changes in tax legislation, including Digital Services Tax and other emerging international tax requirements.
• Partnering with Finance, Legal, Operations and external advisers on tax-related matters.
• Supporting tax policy initiatives and the implementation of regional and global tax strategies.
• Driving improvements in tax processes, reporting and controls.

About You

You'll be an established tax professional with the technical confidence to operate across multiple tax disciplines and the commercial judgement to advise stakeholders effectively.

We'd particularly like to hear from candidates offering:

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant tax experience, ideally gained within a Big Four firm and/or an international in-house tax function.
• Strong corporate tax expertise and practical indirect tax knowledge, including VAT/GST.
• Experience supporting multinational tax compliance and tax accounting requirements.
• Knowledge of international tax regulations and cross-border tax matters.
• Exposure to Digital Services Tax, tax policy or emerging international tax regimes would be advantageous.
• Experience managing external tax advisers and collaborating with international stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications are preferred.

We are particularly interested in candidates currently working as International Tax Managers, EMEA Tax Managers, Senior Tax Managers, Tax Principals or hands-on Tax Directors.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Global business exposure:

Join the tax function of a highly recognised international technology company with a complex and evolving tax landscape.

Broad technical remit:

Work across corporate tax, indirect tax, tax accounting, compliance and international tax policy.

Real ownership:

Become an important contributor within a small EMEA tax team, with opportunities to influence processes and deliver meaningful improvements.

Flexible working:

Enjoy a predominantly home-based working arrangement, with office attendance for key team meetings, training and collaboration.

Contract opportunity:

An initial 10-month assignment offering exposure to a sophisticated international tax environment.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a senior tax professional seeking a technically interesting role with international exposure, flexibility and the opportunity to contribute from day one, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.