Direct Tax Compliance Officer

Morson Edge Finance is recruiting a Direct Tax Compliance Officer to join the European tax function of a leading global organisation operating across multiple international markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and collaborative tax team, taking responsibility for corporate income tax and withholding tax compliance across a diverse European portfolio. With exposure to multiple European tax jurisdictions, the position offers considerable variety, international exposure and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and tax technology initiatives. The business offers an attractive benefits package, excellent flexibility and the opportunity to develop your career within a large, international environment. The role offers hybrid working, with only 1 day in the office required. The Role Working within the Direct Tax European team, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely direct tax compliance and reporting across multiple European jurisdictions. Key responsibilities will include: Coordinate Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance and filings across European jurisdictions, liaising with external advisers and internal finance teams. Manage withholding tax clearances, including the UK Double Taxation Treaty Passport (DTTP) scheme. Prepare half-yearly and year-end tax reporting, monitoring advance payments and final tax balances. Support tax audits, responding to tax authority queries and coordinating documentation. Monitor European tax legislation and assess the impact of regulatory changes on compliance. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes, supporting the adoption of technology. Collaborate with finance, legal and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective tax compliance and reporting. About You We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in direct tax compliance who is comfortable working across multiple jurisdictions and managing competing deadlines. Essential experience and qualifications: A minimum of two years' experience in direct tax compliance, gained within an international business or professional practice. Experience of corporate tax compliance across the UK and at least one or two other European jurisdictions. Good understanding of UK and/or European direct tax regulations. Experience liaising with external tax advisers and coordinating tax filings. Knowledge of tax accounting and reporting requirements. Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems or tax reporting tools. ATT qualified or studying towards ATT, or ACCA studying with the Taxation (TX) paper completed. Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Interested? If you have experience in corporate income tax compliance and are looking to develop your career within an international tax environment, we would welcome your application. All applicants must be UK based and not required sponsorship. Morson Edge Finance is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. Due to the anticipated level of interest in this opportunity, we regret that we will only be able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and understanding. Morson Edge Finance are specialist finance recruiters, connecting exceptional finance talent with leading organisations across the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ