International Tax Associate, Global Investment Bank, London

This role is within a global investment bank headquartered in New York. The European head office is in London and the bank has staff in a number of jurisdictions. The firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, and wealth and asset management.

The International Tax department currently consists of 3 staff based in London with the successful candidate becoming the fourth member. The department is responsible for tax matters for entities and branches in Europe and Asia.

As a lean team covering various jurisdictions the International Tax department deals with a wide range of responsibilities, with the successful candidate expected to be fully engaged with both compliance and advisory requirements.

The Tax Associate will assist with, among other things, preparing direct and indirect tax returns, assisting with transfer pricing reviews, conducting tax planning analyses and providing support to front office departments by reviewing new business functions as they arise. In addition to Tax driven projects, the International Tax department advises on various strategic business initiatives, with current examples including the signing of a long term lease for a new London HQ, global debt restructuring and Brexit planning.

The successful candidate will initially focus on supporting the International Tax Manager and International VAT Manager, with scope to grow into his/her own areas of specialism.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

* Assist in the preparation of all corporate tax returns;
* Assist with the production of tax postings for year-end reporting;
* Assist with the production of tax notes for inclusion in the firm's statutory accounts;
* Assist with ad hoc projects and tax planning analyses; and
* Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required or preferred for this role:

* Newly qualified ACA/CTA or equivalent, or working towards a professional qualification with relevant experience;
* A good team player, positive attitude and with strong communication skills;
* Background in UK corporate taxation;
* A keen interest to develop knowledge in other areas, including VAT; and
* Relevant FS sector experience considered an asset.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.