Job Description:
Morgan McKinley is delighted to support a global company in their search for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant for a 12-month contract at their European Head Office in Cork.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare, collate, and submit various tax returns (Corporation Tax, WHT, VAT, statistical returns) for European entities.
* Prepare and review monthly tax provisions and reports for financial and statutory reporting.
* Assist with tax queries, reviews, and audits, liaising with external service providers and tax authorities.
* Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
* Reconcile tax accounts in the balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
* Prepare transfer pricing reports and review TP policies.
* Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
* Manage the compliance calendar.
* Assist with training and task review.
* Support the General Ledger Accounting team with month-end, quarter-end, and statutory reporting.
Requirements:
* Deadline-focused and possess excellent time management skills.
* Motivated, driven, and take ownership of your responsibilities.
* Able to follow through, complete tasks, and support others with deadlines.
* Able to independently research issues and communicate findings clearly.
* A natural collaborator and able to influence and work cross-functionally.
* Approachable, confident, and positive.
* An excellent written and verbal communicator in English.
Qualifications and Experience:
* An Accounting qualification.
* A Tax qualification or a strong interest in tax accounting and compliance (Corporation Tax and Transfer Pricing).
* Hands-on experience with tax accounting and compliance, particularly Corporation Tax.
* Experience working in a multinational environment.
* Experience with GL Accounting activities (journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, group reporting).
* Superb attention to detail and a willingness to take responsibility.
* A strong desire to learn new systems and technologies.