UK - Tax Consultant (FTC)

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

The Interim Tax Reporting Consultant will play a key role in the Group year‑end tax reporting process. The role focuses on consolidating tax data across the Group, preparing and reviewing tax reporting adjustments, and supporting accurate and timely tax disclosures under IFRS. The position requires strong technical tax accounting expertise, particularly in complex areas such as uncertain tax positions, discontinued operations and intangibles, together with hands‑on experience of Group consolidation.

Contract: FTC (6-8 months)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: Circa £90-£100k DOE

Key Responsibilities

Group Tax Reporting & Consolidation

Support the consolidation of Group tax reporting information for year‑end reporting cycle.

• Prepare and review Group‑level tax adjustments arising from consolidation activities, including elimination and true‑up entries.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of tax numbers reported by operating companies and regions.

Technical Tax Accounting

Prepare tax accounting for complex areas including:

• Uncertain tax positions
• Discontinued operations
• Intangible assets and business combinations
• Other significant temporary and permanent differences
• Support the calculation and review of current tax, deferred tax, and effective tax rate (ETR) reconciliations under IFRS.

Group Reporting & Disclosures

Support the preparation of tax journals and disclosures for statutory accounts for both group and entity accounts.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing tax notes for annual and interim financial statements.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for finance teams across the Group on tax reporting matters.
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors during the year‑end audit process.
• Work closely with Group Finance, Group Accounting, and local finance teams to resolve reporting issues efficiently.

Process Improvement

• Support continuous improvement of Group tax reporting processes, templates, and controls.
• Contribute to documentation of tax reporting processes and controls to support audit and governance requirements.

Other projects

• If time allows the candidate may be asked to support other compliance activities such as UK corporate tax compliance, transfer pricing and other projects.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Experience

• Strong background in tax reporting at Group level, including tax consolidation.
• Experience working in a complex international company environment (highly desirable).
• Proven experience dealing with complex tax accounting areas such as uncertain tax positions, business combinations and disposals and intangibles.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS tax accounting principles (IAS 12).

Skills & Competencies

• Qualified accountant with in-house tax experience
• Working knowledge of Hyperion and Unit 4 would be advantageous.
• Highly competent Excel user, with experience handling large and complex data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines in a fast‑paced year‑end environment.
• Clear communicator, able to explain technical tax issues to non‑tax stakeholders.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: 

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. 

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. 

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. 

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success. 

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location. 

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

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