Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant
Leeds


On behalf of our client in Leeds, client is recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant. This role will solely focus on corporate tax and help support all direct tax affairs across the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a candidate to:

* Be ATT qualified with the desire to obtain CTA qualification
* Be a qualified Accountant, preferably ACCA or equivalent
* Have Big 4 or in-house corporate tax experience
* Have proven experience of working with all levels of an organisation
* Have taxation experience within a complex financial services organisation
* Have up to date knowledge of relevant taxation legislation
* Have an excellent understanding of taxation best practice
* have an excellent Knowledge of relevant software and tools
* Have some understanding of international tax issues

You will be responsible for but not restricted to the below responsibilities:

* To advise internal stakeholders about tax implications to inform business planning and decision making
* Awareness of the Finance business plan to appropriately align service delivery and to inform involvement in team business planning
* Participate in all internal meetings, as required, in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice
* Assist in liaison with tax authorities to handle disputes, tax recovery and audit resolution
* Monitor tax legislation, regulations and rulings, interpreting and communicating to ensure that the implications of tax laws are known and the company meets its obligations
* The refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency of tax accounting activities
* Liaison with tax authorities as necessary to ensure requirements are understood and complied with
* Provide high level advice, guidance and information on taxation matters to support decision making and improve understanding
* Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities and internal and external auditors, to ensure service delivery meets expectations
* Undertaking all UK corporation tax compliance and quarterly reporting for the above entities
* Involvement in the production of reports ensuring accurate reporting and Management Information in line with agreed timescales
* Assist on ad hoc indirect taxation and employment taxation issues to ensure correct advice and guidance is provided
* Involvement in ad hoc projects to provide taxation input
* Coach and mentor less experienced team members to develop their knowledge and experience and improve performance and career development

If this sounds like a role for you, then please apply and suitable applicants will be contacted by a consultant.