Tax and Audit Accountant (Permanent)

Join Our Team as Global Tax Specialist We are looking for an experienced Global Tax Specialist to take ownership of tax compliance, reporting, governance and risk management across our international operations in EMEA, UK, US and APAC, with a particular focus on UK and European markets.
Flexible across Europe or UK.
The successful candidate will act as the key internal tax specialist for the Group, working closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Commercial and local country teams, as well as external tax advisors and tax authorities.
This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to own the tax outcome internally, not simply manage external advisors. You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Commercial and local country teams, as well as external advisors and tax authorities.
Global Tax Compliance
Own the global tax compliance calendar across entities and jurisdictions
Prepare, calculate, review and file tax returns and submissions
Manage registrations, payments, deadlines, documentation and tax workpapers
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Manage CIT compliance, calculations, returns, tax liabilities and reconciliations
Review taxable profit, tax adjustments and tax deductibility
Support current/deferred tax, year-end provisions and financial reporting
Work with auditors and review tax assessments and authority notices
VAT / GST & Indirect Tax
Prepare/review VAT/GST returns, calculations and reconciliations
Manage EU and UK VAT, APAC GST/VAT and, where applicable, US sales & use tax
Support indirect tax audits, refunds, registrations and cross-border transactions
Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Tax
Lead the global transfer pricing framework and policy
Review intercompany pricing, management fees, royalties, services, financing and distribution arrangements
Coordinate Local Files, Master File, CbCR, benchmarking and year-end true-ups
Manage withholding tax, tax treaties and intercompany tax policies
Support international tax projects including Permanent Establishment, CFC, Hybrid Analysis, restructuring and operating model changes
Tax Audits, Risk & Governance
Lead tax audits, enquiries and tax authority correspondence
Assess tax exposures, disputes, penalties and interest
Build and maintain global tax risk registers, controls and compliance frameworks
Establish clear tax ownership, review processes, KPIs and management reporting
International & Commercial Tax Advisory
Provide practical tax advice to Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, Legal and senior management
Advise on contracts, cross-border transactions, new markets and commercial arrangements
Support restructurings, acquisitions, disposals, distributor models and business expansion
Identify tax efficiency opportunities while maintaining strong governance and compliance
Monitor OECD, Pillar Two, DAC6 and other relevant international tax developments
Tax Technology & Process Improvement
Drive automation and improvements in tax calculations, reporting and data extraction
Improve VAT/GST reconciliations, intercompany data quality and global tax workpapers
Support implementation of tax technology and reduce manual/spreadsheet dependency
Qualified tax professional/accountant: CTA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

• 7–10+ years of relevant tax experience , ideally in a multinational, pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences or similar international business
• Strong multi-jurisdictional experience across CIT, VAT/GST, indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, intercompany taxation, tax accounting, audits and statutory filings
• Proven experience preparing/reviewing tax returns and calculations
• Strong understanding of intercompany transactions and tax policies
• Experience managing tax audits, tax authority enquiries and external tax advisors
• Strong financial and tax accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, quickly understand complex tax issues and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision

Founded in 1971, Sinclair is a global medical aesthetics organisation, that delivers an extensive product range. With an in-house commercial infrastructure, including manufacturing and a network of distributors in leading global markets, our products are sold in 55 countries worldwide.
Innovation-Centered Redefining Aesthetics, we must be pioneering in how we do business; Our people thrive on engagement, development and a varied workload. You will often be included in projects that require you to collaborate cross-functionally.