Senior Tax Accountant

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Time Type:
Full time—Worker Type:
Employee

Senior Tax Accountant

Leeds (1-2 days in office)

Permanent (Hybrid)

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum toward our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented, and kind.

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to manage tax accounting and reporting activities for QBE’s European Operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency of underlying data and corporate tax compliance. This role will focus solely on Corporate Tax and support all direct tax affairs across the UK and Europe.

If you are currently in a similar role, ATT or CTA qualified, this could be the perfect next step.

You’ll report to the Tax Compliance Lead and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities:

• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications to inform business planning and decision‑making.
• Align service delivery with the Finance business plan and contribute to team strategy.
• Liaise with tax authorities to manage disputes, tax recovery and audit resolution.
• Monitor tax legislation and communicate implications to ensure compliance.
• Refine processes and systems to improve the efficiency of tax accounting activities.
• Provide high‑level advice and guidance on taxation matters to support decision‑making.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities and auditors.
• Undertake UK corporation tax compliance and quarterly reporting for relevant entities.
• Assist with ad‑hoc indirect and employment tax issues and projects.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members to support development.

You’ll bring exceptional numeracy and a sharp eye for detail, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines. Your communication skills, collaborative approach, and curiosity to learn will make you a valued partner across the business.

Other skills you’ll need:

• ATT or CTA qualified.
• Qualified Accountant (preferably ACCA or equivalent).
• Big 4 or in‑house corporate tax experience.
• Great knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and best practice.
• Excellent Excel skills; familiarity with Alphatax, Hyperion, Fusion desirable.
• Understanding of international tax issues is an advantage.
• Experience using AI tools such as Co‑pilot (desirable).

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working – balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all; this can include part‑time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad –you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net‑zero goal to achieve year‑on‑year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
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