5 Tax Preparation jobs in the United Kingdom

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The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English in writing and speaking. Relevant work experience in European Tax / Familiarity with European Tax regulations

Your New Salary: 44-60k depending on seniority

Job status: Permanent, hybrid working with 2 days WFH

Location: London

Accounting Officer -Summary:

• We are recruiting a Finance & Taxation role to support our growing operations across Europe.
• This role is responsible for overseeing regional tax compliance, managing financial operations support, and driving internal control initiatives across countries including the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, and Greece.
• The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing financial processes, and supporting local business development.

Accounting Officer -What You'll be Doing:

• Coordinate and support tax filings and VAT declarations in multiple European jurisdictions
• Manage local and cross-border tax risks, and participate in global tax planning efforts
• Support local financial operations and provide analysis for business development initiatives
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and internal invoicing
• Liaise with external tax advisors and local authorities as needed
• Assist in internal and external audits, and promote financial control improvements
• Review expense claims for compliance and accuracy

Accounting Officer -The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Fluent Mandarin and English in writing and speaking
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Taxation, Accounting, or a related field
• Relevant work experience in EU Tax / Familiarity with European tax regulations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA are a plus

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Ideas People Trust

We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.

We'll broaden your horizons

The BDO US led private client practice concentrates an offering to address the key US market with a unique tax system which requires US persons to comply in the US irrespective of tax residence. In spite of global changes the US remains a key market for entrepreneurs and families with ramifications of planning and support to address the complexities that the US system places upon those with foreign structures from entities, through trusts, pensions and investments. The provision of services that combine US expertise as a central focus alongside the UK and other third country requirements, positioned as a service for the HNW and SHNW continues to be a growing market as the complexity of the US system alongside many other countries mean that clients and prospects increasingly need access to a truly advisory service which is a differentiator in the way that BDO is building its team.

We'll help you succeed

Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business.

We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients.

Responsibilities:

• Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client base

• In depth experience and a strong understanding of working with families and entrepreneurs delivering dual US/UK written advisory memos on topics including pre-US and pre UK residency tax planning, succession planning including advising on trusts, alternate structuring and pensions

• Wide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detail

• Advanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions.

• An established record of winning work

• A reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their lives

• Signing out complex UK and US tax returns including Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520, 5471, 8858, 8865 etc

• Experience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax matters

• The individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams on projects

• A desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the team

• Good people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives.

• Eager for the opportunity to develop a fast-growing US/UK Private Client practice

• A successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work.

We're looking for someone with:

• US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum.

• A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family offices

• Extensive experience delivering written advisory reports

• Strong capabilities to lead and manage complex projects resolving US and foreign matters involving clients, their advisors, and our global network where needed

• The passion to make a significant impact within a small, fast growing, dynamic team

• You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.

• Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams.

You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.

We're looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions

We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | TrustWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.We’ll broaden your horizons The BDO US led private client practice concentrates an offering to address the key US market with a unique tax system which requires US persons to comply in the US irrespective of tax residence.

In spite of global changes the US remains a key market for entrepreneurs and families with ramifications of planning and support to address the complexities that the US system places upon those with foreign structures from entities, through trusts, pensions and investments.

The provision of services that combine US expertise as a central focus alongside the UK and other third country requirements, positioned as a service for the HNW and SHNW continues to be a growing market as the complexity of the US system alongside many other countries mean that clients and prospects increasingly need access to a truly advisory service which is a differentiator in the way that BDO is building its team.We’ll help you succeed Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business.We’ve established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You’ll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you’ll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients.Responsibilities:Leading client relationships with a proactive advisory approach and a strong, adaptable manner to suit an eclectic and demanding client baseIn depth experience and a strong understanding of working with families and entrepreneurs delivering dual US/UK written advisory memos on topics including pre-US and pre UK residency tax planning, succession planning including advising on trusts, alternate structuring and pensionsWide experiences with the use of the UK/US treaty in detailAdvanced understanding of complex foreign tax credit scenarios and planning solutions.An established record of winning workA reputation in the marketplace and familiarity working in conjunction with lawyers, wealth advisers and other professionals that support UHNW individuals with US aspects to their livesSigning out complex UK and US tax returns including Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520, 5471, 8858, 8865 etcExperience of presenting internally and externally on topics pertinent to US PCS tax mattersThe individual would be able to form strong collaborative relationships with other teams on projectsA desire for continual learning, assisting in training and inculcating US advisory skills, and development in the junior members of the teamGood people management skills and an ability to actively support and influence the continual improvement in efficiencies and the evolution of the US PCS strategic offering in line with the wider firm initiatives.Eager for the opportunity to develop a fast-growing US/UK Private Client practiceA successful candidate would have a drive for finding practical solutions, an ability to collaborate and the initiative and resilience to persevere with challenging work.We’re looking for someone with:

US Enrolled Agent (EA) and ATT qualifications required as a minimum.A broad base of US and UK private client experience working with UHNW families and their family officesExtensive experience delivering written advisory reportsStrong capabilities to lead and manage complex projects resolving US and foreign matters involving clients, their advisors, and our global network where neededThe passion to make a significant impact within a small, fast growing, dynamic teamYou’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.Good deal of advisory experience and will likely be found in HNW teams. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.We’re in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitionsWe’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Description
In EU, we continue to observe an unprecedented wave of legislation that impacts Selling Partner (SP) experience, constrains selection and jeopardizes growth. This increases the complexity and cost of selling in EU and makes compliance the primary barrier to SP launches in the region. In this role you'll help SPs and Amazon to remain fully compliant and audit/review our processes or controls for further optimizations by creating state-of-the-art AI agents to support our teams.
As a Sr Risk Manager in EU3P Compliance programs - you will define the strategy and inspect execution plans for high visibility and complex tax or trade compliance program across EU and UK. You will influence cross VP organizations to (1) shape the risk appetite for executive leadership, (2) review regulatory obligations and process designs of seller enforcement and regain strategies for EU and UK marketplaces, (3) advise teams in adequate control setup, (4) drive auditing strategies and assurance missions for validation and (5) drive a comprehensive risk assessment across pillars and develop mitigations to continuously improve the companies risk posture.
The ideal candidate is motivated and agile, has experience in risk management, compliance or auditing and has strong project management skills. This opportunity requires excellent troubleshooting, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
- understand the compliance requirements for Amazon and our Sellers arising from specific legislation(s)
- shape the risk appetite for executive leadership,
- review the evolution of controls to monitor compliance and improve risk posture
- lead review & auditing strategies so they continuously identify remaining risks and develop mitigations
- create AI agents, processes and prompts to improve quality and speed of the workstream
A day in the life
Your day begins by reviewing latest changes in compliance requirements and risk metrics across EU and UK marketplaces to identify emerging trends. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate seller enforcement strategies and control mechanisms and needed and share your view on the most critical one. Later on you have a meeting with the controllership and internal audit team to review your latest auditing strategy and plans for putting a compliance monitoring plan into action and then check on progress of mitigation strategies for identified risks. Later you meet with our internal "compliance advisory" team to learn more about the best practices they recommend.
Throughout the day, you'll engage with executive stakeholders to shape risk appetite and report out on risk & assurance goals.
About the team
EU 3P Compliance is a business team that works at the intersection of
1) sellers - helping them to comply with requirements
2) amazon - reducing financial exposure and risks that we are facing
3) authorities - partnering to support their needs in a business friendly way
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience in compliance, audit or risk management
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
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