Job Description

Working closely with the Head of Tax, the International Tax Accountant is responsible for taking ownership of the tax affairs of the international business units for in this group, and for contributing to the Group Tax work. Because this person will take ownership of the international tax elements of the group, this person will deal with some indirect tax and employment tax in addition to the corporate taxes.

This role is really interesting compared to many at this level, as the compliance is largely prepared by others for you to review, which leaves you free to focus on tax business partnering, provision of tax advice to the company, tax risk management and tax project work.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide tax compliance support to operations group working on international projects, additionally there may be some co-ordination of advisory requirements 
• Liaise with Group Tax to ensure that tax risk is correctly factored by the operational teams, particularly at the proposal stage, and own tax compliance on these projects if and when awarded
• Assist in research of basic tax issues and document conclusions 
• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure filing requirements are met in all international locations
• Own the compliance for global reporting regimes; includes management of withholding taxes, permanent establishment, indirect taxes and employment taxes with the support of local advisors and Group Tax 
• Review accounting data, financial reports, and supplemental information to be provided to outsourcing firms and identify omissions and potential issues
• Work with outsourcing firms and Group Tax to review tax returns and resolve issues related to the tax treatment or presentation of particular items 
• Coordinate filing and storage of tax returns
• Assist with tax payments 
• Assist in preparing and reviewing tax forms
• Assist with tax audits and tax notices 
• Assist with Head of Tax and UK Tax Accountant on other projects as directed
• Assist with the execution of strategies and policies related to international taxes in line with the goals and objectives of the tax department and company

The company is an international environmental consulting firm, firmly established as one of the leaders in their specialism. They are looking for someone with strong UK corporate tax or international corporate tax experience. Prior project / tax business partnering experience would be beneficial, but is not mandatory - So it suits someone who is looking to gain more experience in these areas.

The business is fully supportive of flexible working and so they can offer 3 or 4 days per week remote working / working from home. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied international tax role in a great company, offering a strong-work life balance, competitive remuneration as well as a genuinely interesting role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities