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Sr Tax Accountant

Location: UK remote

Aptean is seeking an EMEA Sr Tax Accountant with 5-6 years of experience in a remote UK role. This hands-on position involves managing 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, with a focus on process improvements and efficiencies as the company expands through acquisitions. It offers broad exposure to various tax topics across Europe, alongside overseeing daily compliance activities.

• 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.
• Support ad hoc tax compliance issues by researching with advisors and coordinating process changes internally.
• Handle R&D claims.
• Ensure transfer pricing calculations are accurate and coordinate 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 engine and e-invoicing software to comply with the European Commission’s VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposal.
• Help address the impact of BEPS 2.0: Pillar One and Pillar Two on the group.

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting principles, supported by a recognized professional accountancy qualification.
• High commitment level with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Discipline, self-motivation, and a proactive attitude, capable of working within a matrix organization.
• Critical eye for accuracy, data integrity, and process improvements.
• Flexible mindset with experience in change management and maintaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills for handling large, complex datasets and summarizing effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

• Required: Solid understanding of accounting standards, experience in tax departments, preferably with commerce background; experience with European taxes is essential, though not required in every country we operate in.
• Preferred: Experience in accounting/finance within a global software industry.
• Recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

If you share our mindset, you can share in our success. To learn more about joining Aptean, get in touch today.

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