Tax Accountant

Overview

We are expanding our Europe Finance team and looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to handle various tax matters within a fast-paced, international trading firm where taxation plays a crucial role both commercially and regulatorily.

Role Summary

This position involves overseeing the company's tax compliance and reporting requirements across multiple European countries. Collaborating closely with internal business and trading departments as well as external advisors, the Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with diverse tax obligations, driving process optimization and automation, and supporting strategic tax planning initiatives. This role offers a blend of day-to-day tax function execution and contributing to its ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review tax compliance for European jurisdictions including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Dividend Withholding Tax, Financial Transaction Taxes, Stamp Duties, and Transfer Pricing.
• Ensure all tax filings and obligations are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and evaluate their potential impact while advising on necessary actions.
• Support annual financial reporting, audits, tax disclosures, and handle tax authority inquiries and audits.
• Maintain and strengthen internal tax-related controls and documentation.
• Update tax policies and procedures to align with current legislative frameworks.
• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships across departments to provide effective tax guidance aligned with business strategy.
• Lead assigned tax projects by identifying risks, proposing practical solutions, and ensuring timely completion.
• Assist HR and Payroll in employment tax, PAYE, and global mobility tax matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automations, and control enhancements within tax operations.
• Participate in finance and ERP system transformation projects.
• Support business expansion into new regions and new product lines with tax considerations.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years experience in tax compliance or advisory roles.
• Professional tax qualification such as AITI or CTA, or an equivalent credential.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish corporate tax and tax accounting principles.
• Experience managing multiple tax types across complex structures or several jurisdictions.
• Strong grasp of tax governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to work effectively with external advisors and meet various compliance deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks in a dynamic business environment.
• Commercial awareness to balance tax technicalities with business goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in financial services, capital markets, asset management, banking, or proprietary trading is an advantage.
• Familiarity with UK and European corporate tax, transfer pricing, global mobility, and cross-border taxation is beneficial.
• Experience in ERP implementations, finance transformations, or business change initiatives is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Office suites, and accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics or Great Plains.