Group Tax Accountant

Group Tax Accountant

I'm working exclusively with a world‑leading group to appoint a Group Tax Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded tax professional to join a high‑performing international tax team with genuine global exposure.

Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, you will join a Global Tax team in an impactful role covering group tax reporting, global corporate tax compliance, transfer pricing, and advisory support across the group's international operations.

You’ll play a key role in delivering the group's direct tax strategy, supporting major business initiatives, and ensuring compliance excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

• Lead the preparation and submission of UK corporate tax returns in partnership with external advisors and finance teams.
• Support the year‑end group tax reporting process under IFRS, including UK tax packs, consolidation work, technical memos and auditor queries.
• Prepare group ETR and cash tax forecasts.
• Manage UK GAAP statutory reporting tax disclosures.
• Collaborate with overseas finance teams to ensure timely, accurate global tax compliance.
• Maintain a global corporate tax compliance calendar.
• Support development of the group Transfer Pricing policy and compliance plan, including preparation and review of UK and overseas TP documentation.

• Lead the UK Senior Accounting Officer compliance process.
• Contribute to the Group Tax risk register and ensure alignment with the wider group risk framework.
• Maintain global process and control documentation.

• Build strong relationships across the business, advising on operations, transactions and strategic decisions.
• Support major projects including refinancing, M&A and restructurings.
• Assist with tax controversy matters, including authority enquiries and dispute management.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and technology enhancements.
  
  Evaluate opportunities to maximise tax reliefs and support scenario modelling for business decisions.
• Manage the Group Tax team budget, including PO management, spend tracking and forecasting.

• Recognised accounting or tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Understanding of consolidated and entity tax reporting under IAS 12/IFRS.
• Corporate tax experience, ideally gained in a multinational environment or a top tier firm of accountants.
• Ability to apply tax and accounting knowledge to identify and deliver business opportunities.

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Builds relationships quickly and effectively; proactive in developing new connections.
• Sound business judgement with proven decision‑making capability.
• Strategic thinker who can also deliver operational excellence.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.