Corporation Tax Accountant

Overview

In this role you support UK and Ireland tax and financial reporting for a global trading business. You will assist with quarterly UK/Ireland work papers, tax disclosures, VAT and corporate tax returns, as well as supporting transfer pricing and country-by-country reporting. You collaborate with the Tax team on SOX/SAO testing and advisory work, ensuring timely and accurate tax reporting and compliance. The role offers exposure to cross-border tax processes and ongoing qualification development within accounting and tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK/Ireland working papers for quarterly reporting with review by Tax leaders
• Support SOX and SAO testing activities for the tax function
• Assist country-by-country and controlled foreign company reporting for UK and Ireland
• Prepare UK GAAP tax disclosures for statutory accounts and annual corporate tax returns
• Review and reconcile external transfer pricing reports
• Assist with tax payments workflows for UK and Ireland
• Engage in tax advisory work to provide Europe-wide direct tax guidance
• Maintain an accurate tax calendar for the direct tax team
• Conduct tax research and monitor upcoming changes
• Provide ad hoc support to Direct Tax team as needed

Key requirements

• Fully qualified in Accounting or Tax (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA) preferred; willingness to support qualification
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots)
• SAP experience preferred

• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team
• UK GAAP tax disclosures
• SOX/SAO testing
• Country by Country reporting

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