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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
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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 NetSuite 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.
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What You Need to Do Now:
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career and the wider tax and finance market. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, we'd still be keen to speak with you about other opportunities that may be relevant.
Desired Skills and Experience
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting and tax compliance
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