About the role
As we scale rapidly across new geographies and business lines, tax has never been more important. The Tax Accountant will sit at the heart of our Group Finance function, owning day‑to‑day global tax compliance, supporting our Group Tax Manager, and ensuring we are set up for growth wherever we go next. The role is a hands‑on position covering UK VAT, international direct tax, transfer pricing and R&D credits.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract requiring attendance in the office two days a week.
What you’ll be doing
- Own and maintain the global tax compliance calendar, tracking submissions across all jurisdictions to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Act as the primary liaison with external tax advisors, managing relationships, keeping deliverables on schedule, and ensuring all work product arrives review‑ready for the Group Tax Manager.
- Prepare and perform first reviews of direct and indirect tax submissions for the UK and internationally, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and rigour.
- Work closely with advisors and the Finance team on statutory corporation tax provisions and returns, coordinating with the annual accounts and audit cycle.
- Prepare monthly tax accounting entries and ensure timely, accurate posting into the Group’s financial records.
- Review intercompany recharges to ensure ongoing compliance with the Group’s transfer‑pricing methodology.
- Support the tax workstream of international expansion projects, including registrations, filings and local compliance requirements as we enter new markets.
- Assist with R&D tax credit applications across relevant jurisdictions, working with technical teams to identify and document qualifying activities.
- Contribute to broader tax projects such as corporate structure optimisation, transfer‑pricing methodology reviews, utilisation of tax losses, M&A activity and intercompany debt financing.
Who you are
- Has worked within a corporate tax environment or a tax practice at a public accounting firm.
- Prior experience of both corporation tax and indirect taxes is desirable.
- Highly organised and has managed either internal teams or external advisors to achieve compliance objectives.
- Fully qualified accountant or tax professional with at least one year of post‑qualification financial accounting experience.
- Competent working with complex data and proficient in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Experience with SageX3 is desirable but not mandatory.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to balance and prioritise multiple deliverables at one time, utilising available resources pragmatically to achieve desired goals.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus all the usual Bank Holidays.
- Private health insurance, with extra dental and eye care cover.
- Employee pension with Smart Pension.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric car scheme.
- Free Dermatica and MedExpress products each month, plus family discounts.
- Home office allowance.
- Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget.
Tax Accountant employer: Synthesia
At Synthesia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI technologies, making every day at Synthesia both meaningful and rewarding.
