Senior Tax Accountant

Your New Company An international and fast-growing organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant - Tax Specialist to join its European finance team. Operating across multiple markets, the business offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic growth and ensuring regulatory compliance across the region.
Your New Role This is a broad and hands-on position that combines financial accounting, reporting and tax responsibilities across the UK and the Netherlands. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, statutory accounts, tax compliance and transfer pricing activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and delivering monthly and quarterly financial accounts
Performing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting year-end audits
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting processes
Driving finance process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency
Managing VAT returns, PAYE obligations and reviewing corporate tax computations
Advising stakeholders on tax implications relating to business activities and growth initiatives
Acting as the main point of contact for external tax advisers, auditors and tax authorities
Leading transfer pricing compliance, calculations and documentation
Supporting a variety of finance and business projects as required

What You'll Need to Succeed:

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience of both financial accounting and tax compliance.
You will also possess:

Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax, VAT and statutory reporting requirements
Experience managing tax reporting and compliance activities within a commercial environment
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
Experience working with ERP systems, with Net Suite knowledge being advantageous
A proactive and hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight reporting deadlines
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
Experience working within an international business environment

What You'll Get in Return:

In return, you will join a global organisation offering a varied role with significant exposure across both finance and tax. You will have the opportunity to influence reporting processes, work closely with international stakeholders and contribute to key business initiatives. Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and the chance to further enhance your technical expertise within a collaborative finance team.
What You Need to Do Now:

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