Tax Accountant

Description

This role reports to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for Tax across the business, which operates in Europe, Asia and America. Part of one of the largest compound and manufacturing businesses in the world, this role will offer exposure to a truly global company, working closely with senior managers across the business. Specifically, this role will work closely with Group Tax providing advice and guidance to the business as needed, as well as working closely with third party (indirect) tax advisors. This position will own the tax compliance for direct, indirect and WHT submissions for the UK entities and wider European subsidiaries. Co-ordinating with difference regional finance teams (USA/EU/Asia), this position will play a key role in ensuring adherence to tax regulations and best practice. The Tax Accountant will prepare and file indirect tax returns including VAT, Intrastat and EC sales lists, making sure these payments are reviewed and processed in a timely manner. Additionally, this person will collaborate closely with the cash forecasting team working through the tax receipts and payments. Any internal or external tax requests, including audits and data reconciliation to SAP will be covered by this position.

This role will have a strong focus on collaboration, the office-based approach across the business will provide ample development opportunities, with the chance to get involved with wider finance projects as well as interact on a regular basis with local and international teams.

Skills

The successful candidate will be a newly or recently qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with indirect tax experience within either practice or industry. A strong understanding of UK tax rules and technical accounting ability is essential. The successful candidate will be able to influence workflow within teams across the business as coordinating input from teams across the world will be a key aspect of the role.

Apply

To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Alice Goodwin: agoodwin@walkerhamill.com quoting reference AG53245.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion 

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity-backed businesses, and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in private equity, media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure, and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please seewww.walkerhamill.com.