On behalf of our client in Leeds, Oliver James are currently 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.