About this role
We are looking for a Tax Accountant to take ownership of the bridge between our statutory reporting and our management reporting, and to run our direct and indirect tax compliance cycle end to end.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys detail and reconciliation work, but who also wants to understand *why* the numbers differ — and to explain those differences clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike. You will work across multiple legal entities and sit at the point where local statutory requirements meet group reporting policy.
Indirect tax (VAT)
Prepare, review and submit periodic VAT returns across [UK / EU / other] jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and on-time filingOwn supporting indirect tax filings including EC Sales Lists, Intrastat and any local equivalentsApply correct VAT treatment to cross-border transactions, reverse charge, place-of-supply and partial exemption calculations with support of EURA Head of tax.Maintain and reconcile VAT control accounts, and clear balances on a timely basisEnsure ongoing Making Tax Digital compliance and maintain the digital links audit trailMonitor changes in VAT legislation and assess the impact on the businessDirect tax and compliance
Prepare corporation tax computations and supporting workings for review by [internal team / external advisors]Calculate current and deferred tax balances for statutory and group reporting purposes, including tax provisioning on a quarterly basisMaintain the UK cash tax monitoring (actual and forecast)Manage correspondence with tax authorities, including responses to queries, enquiries and audits with support of EURA Head of tax.Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany recharge calculationsTrack filing and payment deadlines across all entities and maintain a compliance calendarProcess and improvement
Maintain the UK tax compliance calendar and make sure filing deadlines are metIdentify opportunities to automate and standardise recurring reconciliation and filing workImprove documentation of tax and reporting processes so that they are repeatable and auditablePartner with FP&A, Group Reporting and the wider business on the tax implications of new transactions, entities or markets together with EURA Head of tax. Essential
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by experience
- 5+ years in a tax, financial reporting or statutory accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity group
- Demonstrable hands-on experience preparing and filing VAT returns
- Solid understanding of the differences between statutory reporting frameworks and internal management reporting, and comfort explaining those differences
- Strong reconciliation skills and genuine attention to detail
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)
- Clear written and verbal communication, including with non-finance colleagues
Desirable
- CTA qualification, or working towards
- Experience with multi-jurisdictional VAT and cross-border transactions
- Experience of ERP systems such as [SAP / NetSuite / Oracle / Dynamics] and tax filing software
- Exposure to transfer pricing, deferred tax or group consolidation
- Experience improving or automating a compliance process
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.