Statutory Reporting and Tax Specialist - UK and Nordic market

Description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver complete and accurate statutory financial reports, including statutory audits, VAT returns, corporation tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting, and other local statutory filings as required.
• Plan and coordinate statutory reporting activities to ensure all reports and submissions are completed within established deadlines.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including audit firms, tax authorities, banks, insurance providers, chambers of commerce, and company registries.
• Partner with finance teams to ensure reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Work with professional services firms to define, document, and maintain compliance with local statutory requirements across the sub-region.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to support implementation of corporate finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare monthly tax-related journal entries in coordination with the corporate tax department.
• Support month-end reporting activities and completion of Month-End Packs (MEP).
• Complete periodic internal compliance checklists and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide company secretarial support, including annual returns, board minutes, and other legal entity governance requirements.
• Ensure government filings and statistical submissions are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Monitor compliance with loan agreements and related tax matters, including withholding tax and transfer pricing requirements.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Finance teams on initiatives related to cash repatriation, capitalization, dividends, and other treasury-related activities.
• Act as the primary contact for banking administration activities, including opening and closing bank accounts and maintaining authorized signatory records.
• Partner with Corporate Tax and regional finance teams to support tax optimization and compliance initiatives.
• Lead or support tax planning and compliance projects related to corporation tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support business projects requiring specialized tax, legal entity, or regulatory expertise, including entity creation, VAT registration, and deregistration activities.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience preparing, completing, and submitting statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and related regulatory filings for complex organizations.
• Experience working independently with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and professional service providers.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, corporate taxation, VAT regulations, and related compliance requirements in at least one European country.
• Experience supporting company secretarial and legal entity governance activities.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting and financial issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatments.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, financial software, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentation tools.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and apply regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required to meet business needs.