Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

We are recruiting for an exciting EMEA Tax Accountant position within a large, international organisation operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified tax professional to join a dynamic finance team and gain exposure to a broad range of corporate tax, VAT, employment tax and tax reporting responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

• Prepare tax accounting and tax provisioning work papers for statutory reporting.
• Support tax effect accounting processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist with internal audit reviews and tax-related reporting requirements.
• Partner with finance teams across EMEA on tax reporting matters.

• Manage corporate tax compliance and tax payment obligations across EMEA entities.
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns or coordinate with external advisors.
• Support country-by-country reporting and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impacts.

• Manage VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure VAT and TOMS calculations are completed accurately and filed on time.
• Provide advice on VAT implications of commercial transactions.
• Identify opportunities for process and systems improvements.

• Support employment tax compliance and benefits reporting requirements.
• Assist with UK PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) and other employer tax obligations.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across EMEA operations.
• Support Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) requirements within the UK.
• Assist with tax authority enquiries, audits and investigations.
• Provide practical tax advice to finance and operational teams.
• Contribute to tax policy development and process improvement initiatives.
• ACA and/or CTA qualified.
• 0–3 years  post-qualified experience within industry or a reputable professional services firm.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently.