Compliance Accountant

Compliance Accountant 

Content Guru is a leading global provider of enterprise cloud Customer Experience (CX) and contact centre solutions, and we are at the forefront of the Generative AI evolution. 

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Compliance Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is critical to ensuring the Group’s global tax and statutory filing obligations are delivered accurately and on time. 

This position requires a candidate with demonstrable experience in tax or multi-entity compliance environments, along with the appropriate accounting qualifications or equivalent professional experience. If you thrive in a structured finance environment and are confident coordinating 

diverse compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions, we would welcome your application.  

What we are looking for… 

We are seeking a Compliance Accountant with 

good technical understanding and proven experience managing tax and statutory compliance obligations. 

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will coordinate global filing activities, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining effective communication with external advisers and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring regulatory requirements are met, compliance calendars are maintained and tax-related financial controls remain robust. 

Given the importance of this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in tax, finance or compliance environments and possess appropriate finance qualifications or equivalent experience.  

Location… 

This role is based in our Bracknell, Berkshire head office. 

Key responsibilities of the role… 

UK Indirect Tax Compliance: 

Own the UK VAT process including data capture, review, submission and payment 

Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements 

Monitor changes in VAT regulations and assess potential business impact 

Manage HMRC correspondence and respond to enquiries where appropriate 

International Tax & Statutory Compliance Coordination: 

Coordinate externally managed tax and financial accounts filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions including the US, EU and APAC regions 

Act as the primary internal contact for external advisers preparing statutory accounts and tax filings 

Manage internal information requests and ensure external advisers receive accurate and timely data 

Maintain global compliance calendars and track key filing deadlines 

Review submissions for completeness and escalate technical matters to the Finance Director or CFO where appropriate 

Support the logistics of tax inspections, local audits and regulatory requests 

US Sales Tax Oversight: 

Oversee the Avalara-managed US sales tax compliance process across multiple states 

Monitor potential new filing obligations and identify potential exposures 

Research customer nexus positions and summarise findings for review by the Finance Director 

Liaise with US advisers where required to ensure compliance requirements are met 

Management of External Advisers: 

Act as the primary point of contact for external advisers supporting global compliance processes 

Coordinate information flow and ensure deadlines are clearly communicated and met 

Support the Finance Director and CFO in reviewing adviser costs and monitoring scope changes 

Identify potential process efficiencies or improvements for review 

Compliance Reporting & Risk Management: 

Reconcile Group tax balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis 

Prepare compliance status reporting for the Finance Director and CFO 

Support responses to regulatory requests including ONS enquiries 

Assist with year-end audit queries relating to tax compliance 

Track regulatory updates from advisers and coordinate internal responses 

Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes, documentation and controls 

About you… 

AAT qualified or equivalent practical finance experience 

Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA or CTA) or working towards one desirable 

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a tax, finance or multi-entity compliance environment 

Experience coordinating with external advisers, consultants or auditors 

Good working knowledge of UK VAT processes 

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines and reporting cycles 

Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance 

Clear written communication skills with the ability to summarise complex technical matters 

A risk-aware mindset with the confidence to escalate issues appropriately 

Experience within a multinational organisation desirable 

Exposure to US sales tax or tax technology platforms such as Avalara desirable  

About the Company… 

Content Guru is the largest privately owned provider of Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) in Europe. With modern, vibrant offices in the UK, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal and the US, our award-winning cloud technology powers mission-critical services for some of the world’s biggest organisations. 

Our goal is to enhance the way the world communicates, enabling seamless interactions across voice, video, chat, email and more. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.