The Tax Consultant will be responsible for comprehensive tax compliance and reporting services to the EMEA and Asian entities. It is offered as a six months fixed term contract position.
The general responsibilities of this role will be as follows
* Preparation of tax computations.
* Dealing with correspondence with tax authorities & related compliance matters.
* Meeting statutory and internal deadlines.
* Fulfilling information requirements of US parent & other users of tax data within the group.
* Preparation of tax figures for statutory accounts.
* Quantifying tax payments, repayments, interest & group relief.
* Liaison with external auditors / tax advisors.
* Supporting the business on general tax matters.
* Internal communication within the Finance Team and the US Tax Team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Strong project management skills and the ability to interface with all areas of the business across continents.
* Excellent Accountancy skills.
* Intellectual flexibility and capacity to deal with various issues and foreign taxation systems.
* Knowledge/Awareness of VAT will be beneficial.
* Awareness of overseas tax laws - e.g. double tax treaties.
* Experience in the preparation of tax notes in statutory financial statements and related UK tax returns and ideally but not essentially group/ management reporting.
* Given the interrelations with other legal matters, an awareness of the accounting implications, the regulatory implications, etc would be useful.
* Experience of working in a major financial services organization or a major accounting firm would be an advantage but is not mandatory.
Qualifications required:
University degree with supplementary tax/accountancy qualification like ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified (or equivalent).
Experience of Abacus tax software beneficial.
Interpersonal skills:
Candidates should demonstrate a proactive attitude with a strong ability to multitask and excellent communication skills. Working in a medium sized team you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key projects.
Please send your CV asap to Yasna
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Recruiter:
Brewer Morris
Brewer Morris was the first recruitment consultancy to focus exclusively on the recruitment of taxation professionals. With over 20 years' experience and offices in London, Sydney and Melbourne, our international network is unrivalled and is just one of the reasons we are the world?s leading international search and contingency specialist tax recruitment firm.
We are firmly established as the market leader and take great pride in the enormous number of long-term working partnerships that we have developed throughout the tax world.
All our consultants have a background in tax within accountancy firms, industry or legal practices and are handpicked for their integrity and commitment to providing the highest level of service.
Brewer Morris comprises three teams in the UK, covering the UK, European and Middle East markets:
Our Private Practice Team recruits tax specialists at all levels from Tax Assistant through to Tax Partner covering all tax disciplines. Our clients include all of the leading accountancy firms, national, regional and local practices throughout the UK. We also recruit throughout the legal profession.
Our In-House Team recruits for a sizeable range of Plcs, financial institutions and multinational companies, including many FTSE500 companies. We handle assignments at all levels from Tax Accountant to Head of Tax and specialist roles.
Our Interim Team is able to provide responsive and flexible resourcing solutions across tax teams in practice, financial services and commercial organisation at all levels and within all tax specialisms.
Our Asia Pacific practice is headquartered in Melbourne. From our Melbourne and Sydney offices, we work with top-tier and mid-tier law firms; Big 4, mid-tier and business services accountancy practices; and some of the largest multinational corporations and financial institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, South East and East Asia.
