Tax Assistant

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Eversheds Sutherland Full time

Can be based from Manchester OR Leeds.

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We’re full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Our team

The Eversheds Sutherland Partner Services & Tax Team provides compliance and advisory support to ensure the business and our Partners meet their tax obligations and responsibilities. In addition to tax, the Team is responsible for managing our Partners’ financial relationship with the firm; including profit sharing, remuneration and capital contributions. The Team is made up of individuals who have a wealth of experience in the legal sector and provide advice internally on all aspects of tax affecting the business and Partner accounting.

Role and key responsibilities

The Tax Assistant is an important role offering the opportunity to learn from our small and friendly team of experts, as well as interacting with our Partners and senior finance management team. The role will be primarily focussed on International Tax. However assistance with other ad hoc work, such as the capital raising process, will also be required.

  • Assisting with all non-UK tax compliance matters including non-UK corporate and partnership tax computations
  • Supporting with overseas corporate/income tax filings and payments
  • Maintaining the International Tax compliance calendar and checklists to ensure all relevant deadlines are met
  • Liaising with overseas finance colleagues on local tax compliance requirements to confirm completion on a timely and accurate basis
  • Supporting with maintaining individual international partner tax reserves and reviewing partner tax accounts where necessary
  • Assisting with regular valve partner review and year end profit sourcing work
  • Handling internal and client withholding tax queries and liaising with revenue and credit control teams
  • Monitoring and responding to emails, where appropriate, received into the central WHT mailbox in addition to assistance with providing guidance and training to minimise WHT/VAT costs suffered by the firm
  • Supporting with overseeing DAC6 compliance and EU black listed territory requirements
  • Assisting with the implementation of adhoc projects such as updating the global transfer pricing policy and fulfilling CbCR and Pillar 2 obligations
  • Support with other ad hoc projects as necessary - e.g. partner queries, partner capital raises

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

  • Minimum 2 year accounting/tax related experience
  • Studying towards an accountancy/tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ATT, CTA)
  • Strong numeracy and IT skills, especially Excel.
  • Confident in dealing with partners and senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic, pro-active, persistent, robust, commitment to "getting the job done".
  • Able to work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Strong time management skills - ability to multi-task, prioritise, manage and critically review large volumes of data.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to provide a high level of 'client service'

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

  • We’re fair, transparent and equitable
  • We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
  • We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
  • We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
  • We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
  • We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
  • We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
  • We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance


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