88 International Tax jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a globally recognized financial services firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Accountant with a specialization in International Tax to join their premier, fully remote tax department. This critical role will involve navigating complex international tax regulations, advising on cross-border transactions, and ensuring compliance with tax laws in multiple jurisdictions. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective tax strategies to optimize the company's global tax position. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of international tax principles, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills to liaise with global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on the tax implications of international business operations, including foreign direct investment, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate tax regulations in various international jurisdictions, including transfer pricing documentation.
• Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate international tax liabilities while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
• Conducting tax research and analysis on complex international tax issues.
• Preparing and reviewing international tax provisions for financial statements.
• Collaborating with external tax advisors and tax authorities worldwide.
• Assisting in the resolution of international tax audits and disputes.
• Staying updated on changes in international tax laws and treaties.
• Providing tax support and training to internal finance and business teams.
• Identifying opportunities for tax planning and efficiency improvements across global operations.

We require candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CTA (or equivalent) is essential. A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, with a significant focus on international tax, is required. Proven experience with transfer pricing, controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules, and other cross-border tax regulations is mandatory. Strong knowledge of international tax treaties and OECD guidelines is critical. Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Experience working with multinational corporations and advising on complex international tax matters is highly desirable. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your international tax expertise within a leading global firm, contributing significantly to strategic tax planning and compliance from your remote location, serving clients worldwide with key financial operations managed from **London, England, UK**.

Senior International Tax Specialist - Belfast About the job

Job summary

Do you have experience in either complex Transfer Pricing or complex wider International Tax work?

Do you want to use your skills to tackle some of the UK's most challenging tax issues?

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team of experienced tax specialists and make a real impact on the UK's tax landscape?

If so, we have the perfect role for you at HMRC!

Watch our video to discover what it's like working as an International Tax Specialist within HMRC. The role of an International Tax Specialist at HMRC ( are holding information sessions about this role, on Thursday 11th September - 13.00) and Thursday 18th September - 13.00) This is to enable you to understand more about what an International Tax Specialist is involved with.

If you would like to attend a group webinar, please email to register your interest and we will email you a Teams call invite.

At HMRC, we want everyone to feel welcome and valued. We aim to be a place where everyone can do their best work, regardless of their background. We offer flexible work options to help you fit work into your life, and we're always looking for ways to make HMRC a great place to work.

HMRC is one of the UK's biggest government departments. Almost everyone in the UK has some interaction with us. Each year, we collect over £800 billion from millions of people and businesses. This money helps pay for public services in the UK.

Large Business employs around 2,500 people to assure the compliance of HMRC's 2,000 largest and most complex customers. The size and global reach of our customers places international tax issues at the forefront of our work to ensure they comply fully with their tax obligations.

Mid-Sized Business is part of Wealthy and Mid-Sized Business Compliance (WMBC). WMBC is responsible for the tax affairs of customer groups including the UK's wealthiest individuals, Mid-sized businesses, public bodies and charities. MSB supports and assures the compliance of these businesses, which includes a variety of multinational, complex customer groups and their tax obligations.

Job description

We currently have vacancies in Large Business (LB) and Mid-Sized Business (MSB).

The Senior International Tax Specialist role involves working with the most complex customers and you'll be leading on risk assessment and enquiry work end-to-end.

You will play an integral role in strengthening HMRC's efforts to close the tax gap. Leading and supporting on some of the most ambitious, technical, and high-profile enquiry cases for some of the UK's largest multinational groups.

Your workload will be varied, consisting of risk assessment, enquiry work, real-time working, and will involve interacting with external customers and their representatives across a range of industries. You will work as a team with a number of key colleagues across the organisation including Customer
Compliance Managers, cross-tax regime technical specialists, policy, economists and accountants.

Successful applicants will be responsible for technical leadership of a team of experienced International Tax Specialists (ITSs) and Corporation Tax Specialists (CTSs); focusing on building their capabilities through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.

In this role there will be opportunities to influence policy, contribute to the international tax compliance strategy, develop innovative solutions and build the international tax community.

This is a technical leadership role with no line management responsibilities.

Travel may be required from time to time to fulfil this role, for example to attend customer meetings.

What we offer

At HMRC, we care about our people and their work-life balance. We offer a 37-hour working week with the option of hybrid working, allowing you to work both from the office and from home. We also offer flexitime, giving you the freedom to manage your working hours to suit your lifestyle. We provide excellent holiday entitlement, giving you the time you need to relax and recharge. We care about the well-being of our employees and offer a range of support and resources to help you look after your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

We will support you as you move to HMRC and offer on-the-job training and development to help you achieve your career goals. We are a large organisation, so there are many opportunities to change roles and advance your career.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Significant recent experience of Transfer Pricing of multinational enterprises gained in HMRC, industry or in practice; and/or

• Significant recent experience in a wider International Tax work in respect of multinationals in HMRC, industry or in practice.

• Excellent understanding of international tax and OECD Frameworks.

• Proven ability to successfully manage and lead complex enquiries or projects end-to-end.

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills - ability to work across a range of stakeholders both internally and externally plus mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

You should hold one of the following qualifications:

• HMRC Tax Specialist Programme or Equivalent (Direct Tax).
• Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)/Associate of the Taxation Institute Incorporated (ATII)/Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT).
• Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) membership qualification, i.e. ICAEW, ICAS, CIPFA, ACCA with direct tax professional experience.
• Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer (including the Professional stage Business and Commercial Law module) in England and Wales (or equivalents in Scotland and Northern Ireland) with direct tax professional experience.

The panel may consider significant relevant experience of tax at a sufficiently similar level of seniority to the role being advertised in place of the above qualification requirement and this will be considered and judged on its own merits.

Transitional Sites Information

If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.

For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window)

This site is:

• Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle

You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £1,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes 0,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The above is an illustration of the salary and employer pension contribution you would receive if you were paid at the minimum of the salary pay band. If you are paid above the salary pay band minimum then the corresponding figures will be higher. Below are further benefits of the role.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• You will be asked to provide a named-blind CV including your job history. For each job role included, please provide a brief description of the role, key responsibilities and key achievements (max 300 words per role).
  
  Please ensure your relevant qualifications are specified on your CV.
  
  This is a CV-only application. You will be asked to complete a short online form and attach your CV.
  
  Your CV, in particular your job role descriptions, key responsibilities per role and your key achievements per role, will be assessed against the Essential Criteria outlined in the advert. Please ensure your CV contains full details on your previous employers but does not include your full name and contact details to ensure a blind sift can be undertaken.

Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Sift

If you are successful at the sift stage, you will be invited to an interview.

We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.

Interview

During the panel interview, you will be asked questions with reference to your CV, to assess your experience and explore in detail what you are capable of and this is an opportunity to evidence your expertise.

You will also be required to provide a short presentation on a question provided in advance of the interview.

Interview guidance will be provided before interviews.

Interviews will take place via video link. Candidates will be required to have access to:

• A laptop (personal or work) with a working webcam
• Good internet connection
• Microsoft Teams

Where candidates perform well in the interview process, but don't meet the standard at the advertised grade, we may offer you a role at a lower grade. If this applies to you and this campaign, we'll be in touch.

If you are successful following an interview, we offer flexibility regarding start dates in order to accommodate applicants with differing notice periods and individual circumstances. We welcome applications from candidates in a range of situations.

Interviews will take place via video link.

Recruitment timeline

Sift (application review) - w/c 22/09/25

Interviews: w/c 06/10/25, 13/10/25 and 20/10/25

Interview results notification - w/c 03/11/25

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert, however on occasions these dates may change.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)'.

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.

Merit List

After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.

Criminal Record Check

Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.

Reasonable Adjustments

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Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers

This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the 'location preferences' section that you can travel to.

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TPF Recruitment is supporting a top 25 accountancy firm in London in their search for a Corporate International Tax Senior Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing the Corporate International Tax team, working closely with a diverse client base across multiple industries.

The Role

As a Corporate International Tax Senior Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Corporate Tax, assisting in the successful running of the team. This is an office-based role with significant client interaction, requiring occasional travel between offices in London, Kent, and Sussex.

You will work with a broad client portfolio, including entrepreneurial growth companies, large corporates, multinational groups, FSA-regulated businesses, and AIM-listed PLCs. Your focus will be ensuring tax compliance while also identifying strategic tax planning opportunities.

Additionally, you will be involved in complex tax planning assignments, which in the last six months have included:

Reorganisations and DemergersLoan Relationship AnalysesEIS Scheme ReviewsDue Diligence on AcquisitionsAdvising on Business Sales

Key Responsibilities:

Advise UK and international clients on tax-efficient structuring.Manage client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.Collaborate with global colleagues on international tax matters.Oversee corporation tax compliance for a diverse corporate client portfolio.Review complex corporation tax returns and computations.Manage and mentor a team of approximately five staff, including appraisals and workload allocation.Requirements

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

CTA qualified (or equivalent).Extensive experience in corporate tax.Experience training and mentoring junior staff is advantageous.Exposure to international tax issues, including double taxation relief, transfer pricing, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, withholding taxes, and controlled foreign companies (CFCs), is beneficial.Willingness to travel to client offices when required.Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package, including:

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I’m currently working on an exciting role for an ambitious tax professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-growing international group. This is a chance to step into a newly created position where you’ll support in building the group’s tax activity from the ground up, reviewing and enhancing processes to listed-company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support transfer pricing management across the group
• Lead on ad hoc tax projects (including Pillar 2 implementation)
• Prepare & submit CbCR reports and notifications
• Assist in developing tax strategy and governance structures across global jurisdictions
• Act as a trusted advisor to the wider business on tax matters
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact
• Role covers UK, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, India

What We’re Looking For:

• Broad tax experience (corporation tax essential, plus exposure to another tax area)
• Ability to juggle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator with a continuous improvement mindset

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing group where you can shape the future of tax operations and gain exposure to international jurisdictions. For more information, please contact Mo Hanslod at Goodman Masson.

Our client, a prestigious international tax advisory firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Advisor to join their expanding remote team. This position offers the flexibility to work entirely from home within the UK, focusing on complex international tax compliance for a diverse portfolio of multinational clients. You will be instrumental in providing expert advice on corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, and international tax structuring. The role involves in-depth analysis of tax legislation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring clients remain compliant with evolving regulations and optimising their tax positions. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, conducting tax research, advising on cross-border transactions, and managing client relationships. You will also play a vital role in identifying potential tax risks and opportunities, developing proactive strategies to mitigate exposure and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in accounting, law, or a related field, coupled with significant practical experience in international taxation. Professional qualifications such as CTA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are essential. Exceptional analytical skills, a meticulous approach to detail, and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to clients and colleagues are paramount. This role requires a self-starter with a proven ability to work autonomously, manage deadlines effectively, and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity. You will collaborate with colleagues across different time zones and geographies, leveraging technology to facilitate seamless communication and workflow. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to advance their career within a globally recognised firm, enjoying the benefits of a fully remote work environment while tackling challenging and rewarding international tax matters.