Tax Senior

About Constantin

Constantin, Deloitte France's office in the heart of the City of London, employs around 150 professionals and specialises in auditing UK subsidiaries of French and international groups audited by Deloitte.

As part of Deloitte France and Deloitte Central Europe, we work with leading global businesses, including LVMH, Veolia, Vinci, Michelin, Accor, Vivendi-Havas, Avis Budget, Imerys, Elior, Technicolor and Sotheby's.

About the Tax Department

The Tax Department provides:

• Tax audit and assurance services, including reviews of corporation tax and deferred tax positions for statutory audits and group reporting.

• Corporation tax compliance for a portfolio of around 80 entities.

• Tax advisory services, including corporate tax, VAT, restructuring and tax due diligence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our Tax Department. This varied role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of UK subsidiaries of major French and international groups, covering tax audit, corporation tax compliance and advisory projects.

Working closely with managers, audit teams and clients, the successful candidate will benefit from a clear career progression path towards Assistant Tax Manager and Tax Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Audit

• Review current and deferred tax positions and financial statement disclosures.

• Identify potential tax risks and material misstatements.

• Prepare draft tax audit reports.

• Liaise with audit teams and clients to resolve issues and present findings at audit closing meetings.

Corporation Tax Compliance

• Prepare corporation tax computations, returns and tax accounting schedules using Alphatax.

• Prepare tax disclosures for financial statements.

• Advise clients on tax positions and payment obligations.

• Prepare iXBRL filings.

• Manage HMRC correspondence.

• Provide ad hoc tax advice.

People Development

• Review work prepared by junior team members.

• Deliver training sessions when required.

• Provide regular coaching and constructive feedback.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to a range of tax advisory projects as they arise.

Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• 2-4 years relevant experience in corporation tax, preferably gained in an accountancy practice.

• Ideally ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified or finalist.

• Strong technical knowledge in UK corporation tax and tax accounting, including most aspects of deferred tax issues.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience with tax software.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good IT skills, including the proficient use of both Microsoft Excel and Word.

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge and experience in other tax areas such as VAT and personal tax.

• Experience with Alphatax.

• Experience in preparing iXBRL tagging.

• French language skills.

The firm can provide study support for ACA candidates, including paid courses, study leave for course attendance and exams for the first sitting. Study support for other qualifications can be discussed.

The firm is a Home Office approved Skilled Worker visa sponsor and may be able to consider providing visa sponsorship for the right candidate, subject to eligibility.

Constantin and Deloitte are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.