Newcastle Senior Tax Accountant

Job Purpose

We are currently looking a Senior Tax Accountant who is responsible for timely and accurate tax reporting and UK tax compliance for the UK group including TechnipFMC plc, the ultimate parent company.

Job Description

• Preparation of UK tax computations & returns for UK entities, maintaining an accurate compliance calendar and ensuring complete, accurate and timely submissions and payments.
• Preparation of quarterly (US GAAP) tax provisions for two UK entities, including current and deferred tax provisions and tax journals required. Prepare associated SOX controls to be delivered in a timely basis.
• Assist in the preparation of overseas CIT returns (with the support of external advisors or overseas tax colleagues) to ensure filing of relevant overseas tax compliance obligations.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and regular reporting to treasury team on tax related balances.
• Support Senior Accounting Officer compliance and maintain robust tax governance, process documentation, controls, audit trails and evidence of review.
• Liaise directly with HMRC on corporation tax, including routine correspondence and information requests.
• Partner with external tax advisers and auditors on tax related matters, compliance reviews, tax audits, statutory audit evidence and advisory projects.
• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation, assess operational implications and provide clear, practical guidance to senior Finance and business stakeholders.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen controls, optimise use of systems, reduce potential tax risk, support wider Group tax initiatives and provide training or guidance to junior colleagues as required.

You are meant for this job if:

Essential

• Experienced accountant or tax professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA, ATT qualified advantageous)
• Previous experience in UK tax compliance, tax reporting & tax accounting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with tax compliance software
• Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to work autonomously

Desirable

• Experience of US GAAP, ASC 740 reporting and SoX compliance.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, SAP, CorpTax, Alphatax or Excel skills

What we offer

• My Annual Leave - 35 days holidays.
• My Wealth and Protection – Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Will Writing, Workplace Isa, Group Personal Pension Plan - employer contributions up to 10%.
• My Health and Wellbeing - Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments & Personal Accident Insurance.
• My Lifestyle - Electric Vehicle Scheme, Cyle2Work, Employee Tech Scheme, Give as You Earn, GymFlex, Holiday Trading, Personal Travel Insurance, Perks at Work.
• My Workplace - Subsidised Cafe, Branded workwear, Hybrid Working, Flexible Working Arrangements, Enhanced Maternity and Parental leave, Talent/Management and Leadership programmes, Various inhouse training opportunities for your personal development.
• My Giving - Volunteering opportunities