Tax Auditor

Skills required

Experience of working in practice in a similar function or in a relevant in-house team.

A good understanding of the financial services sector is desirable but not essential;

* ICAEW or CTA qualifications;

* Experience in preparing or reviewing reporting schedules and tax accounting disclosures under UK GAAP and IFRS;

* Experience in statutory audit work;

* Ability to integrate and work effectively within high performing teams;

* Delegation and leadership skills, and an ability to be clear and concise with regards to instructing more junior teams around them;

* High quality business writing and effective communication skills;

* The ability to work closely with audit teams and clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work;

* Ability to effectively present to clients and internal teams;

* Individual needs to be organised and self-motivated.

* Outputs

* Acting as tax specialist on audits

* Reviewing client tax accounting workings and managing the input of other specialists to address risks and reach conclusions around uncertain tax positions

* Proactively managing deadlines and billing requirements, liaison with the main audit teams and delegating effectively to junior staff

* Appropriately documenting audit conclusions in line with the firm standards