Will Trevor of Robert Half is partnering with an Online Retailer actively hiring a Senior Tax Accountant.
The client is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join their Finance team and work closely with external tax advisors to prepare and file European direct and indirect tax returns.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, continuously evolving international business. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. A collaborative team player with a positive, outgoing approach will flourish in this role.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the Group's international tax compliance, planning, and reporting, while also contributing to advisory and project-based work. The role offers broad exposure across the business, with regular interaction with Senior Management and multiple cross-functional teams in a highly commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate income tax compliance
2. Value Added Tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes
3. Withholding taxes
4. Transfer pricing documentation
5. Country-by-country reporting
6. Coordinate with finance colleagues to ensure all tax payments are made accurately and on time, including preparation of monthly tax account reconciliations
7. Manage relationships with external tax advisors and support tax audits by local tax authorities
8. Proactively research and analyse tax rules and implications related to cross-border activities
9. Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams on tax forecasting, restructurings, cash deployment, and foreign currency matters
10. Assist with annual tax provisioning and accounting
11. Manage registrations and de-registrations with tax authorities when opening or closing legal entities
What We're Looking For:
12. Be ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified, or qualified by experience with 3-4+ years' tax experience
13. Have strong experience in both direct and indirect taxation within a multi-national environment
14. Demonstrate a solid background in indirect tax (VAT), with a genuine interest in developing further expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing
15. Have experience in cross-border B2C retail and selling through on-line Marketplaces
16. Be a self-starter who is comfortable working across functions and engaging with senior stakeholders
17. Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.