Tax Accountant

Our client is looking for a Tax Accountant 

This role will largely focus on the tax operations for the UK entity and so the lucky individual will be gaining experience in UK and Irish tax regulations.

Tax Strategy Planning and Projects
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives
• Provide support to the Group in respect of group ad hoc tax planning projects

Tax Accounting and Reporting
• Calculate and provide for tax numbers and disclosures in the Financial Statements. Support the reporting team on Group reporting, including consolidated Financial Statements
• Engaging local auditors and external service providers on tax accounting calculations and tax reporting
• Undertake VAT and other tax reconciliations, advising on adjustments and financial impact
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax regulations

Ensure tax compliance across the business
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant jurisdictions local and international tax laws and regulations
• Accurately prepare and file required tax returns in a timely manner
• Review tax provision and tax compliance process
• Prepare tax returns and ensure that all direct taxes (including company tax) and indirect taxes (VAT and annual returns) are filed within the relevant timeframes
• Maintain tax balances on the general ledger
• Assist in the preparation transfer pricing master and local files and maintenance of TP documentation

Manage tax audits
• Manage tax audits by coordinating information requests, liaising with tax authorities, and providing the necessary documentation and analysis (Complete schedules, etc.)
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and resolution of audit matters

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Graduate Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• Chartered Accountant or SAIPA registered (Preferred)
• 3 Years' Experience in a Tax role (Preferred)
• 3 Years' Experience in a multinational organisation, accounting firm, or financial institution (Preferred)
• 3 Years' Experience in managing tax projects, tax audits, and providing tax advice (Preferred)
• Registered tax practitioner/professional tax certification (Advantageous)
• Strong organisation, numeric and communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience in Oracle Financials preferable.
• Excellent attention to detail.