Your new company
This is a highly regarded and well known global technology business based in Manchester City Centre, who are recruiting a Tax Accountant to take a lead on all corporate and direct taxes for the EMEA region of the business. The company is headquartered in The US and has significant revenues exceeding £2b per annum, employing 1000’s of individuals worldwide and owning a portfolio of several highly recognisable and successful brands. They are regarded as an excellent place to work, and offer a strong range of benefits along with a good working culture and hybrid working.

Your new role
You will work closely with the International Tax Manager within a US-based multinational corporation, focusing on direct tax compliance, planning, and project management with an emphasis on European operations. Your responsibilities include:
*Ensuring the effective submission of tax returns and reports across the EMEA region, managing relationships with external tax advisors.
*Collaborating with finance colleagues and external suppliers to prepare quarterly/year-end income tax provisions and reconcile tax accounts.
*Support the Legal Entity Reporting function in tax accounting for financial statements, whilst assisting in tax audit queries and responses.
*Facilitate the acquisition of tax certificates, completing returns, and monitoring withholding tax balances across multiple jurisdictions.
*Developing and implementing tax-efficient transfer pricing policies and ensuring proper execution of supporting agreements.
*Identifying and documenting uncertain tax positions in compliance for accurate reflexion in the company’s financial statements.


What you’ll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have direct tax experience, and be comfortable handling compliance and year-end calculations. This role is ideal for first-time movers, yet experience within industry would be preferred. You will be a self-starter, eager to progress in your career and comfortable building relationships with the wider team and key stakeholders. You will be a qualified accountant, or studying for a professional accounting degree (ACA, CTA, ACCA, ATT etc). The company can offer further study support if required.

What you’ll get in return
This role offers a competitive package and offering to the right person, including:
*A highly competitive salary package, which is negotiable depending on your previous experience within this area.
*Annual bonus based upon company and individual performance.
*25 days of holiday + bank holidays, paid charity leave and wellbeing days.
*Highly flexible hybrid working from the office which is based in Manchester City Centre.
*A complex and interesting workload within a global, modern technology business.


What you need to do now
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