About

• London: London, United Kingdom
• Duration: 12 months, Fixed term contract
• Reporting to: Global Tax Manager
• Works with: Finance team
• Job purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance and Tax Compliance Assistant to support the Finance Team in managing regulatory, tax and operational compliance across multiple jurisdictions – UK, US, Canada, China, Germany and Japan. This role is critical in ensuring timely filings, maintaining accurate records and supporting internal controls related to financial and tax compliance.

Principal accountabilities

• Tax compliance
• Assist the Global Tax Manager in preparing and submitting tax-related documents, including annual tax returns, Form 990, VAT/GST filings and other
• statutory reports.
• Analyse financial data to produce accurate accounting journals and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation and follow-up actions.
• Support quarterly financial planning and budgeting processes, including tax related analysis and reporting.
• Calculate monthly and annual VAT adjustments under Partial Exemption Special Method.
• Monitor sales against country-specific VAT thresholds to ensure compliance.
• Participate in rolling compliance reviews and year-end audit preparation.
• Maintain documentation and provide reports as needed.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure month-end timetables are adhered to.
• Finance compliance
• Maintain the Compliance Calendar to track all filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist in preparing and submitting documentation to regulatory bodies (e.g., Company House, HMRC, IRS, State Tax Agencies, Insurance providers).
• Coordinate with payroll team, benefits and external service providers to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Support the Finance Team in monitoring deadlines for statutory filings and renewals.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance-related changes (e.g., address updates) are communicated and implemented.
• Assist in maintaining records of tax filings, licenses and correspondence with authorities.
• Keep up to date with compliance obligations in all existing jurisdictions
• Skills and Attributes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies in financial and tax data.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Exposure to preparing GST/QST/VAT tax rebates and returns (training can be provided).
• Good analytical skills to interpret financial data and support compliance activities.
• Comfortable working with Excel spreadsheets and financial tracking tools.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems and adapt to changing procedures.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members.
• A proactive and supportive approach to internal service and coordination.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Essential
• Ideally a degree in accounting or finance, Part-qualified ACCA or equivalent professional certification.
• Some experience in a finance, tax, compliance, or administrative support role.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tracking tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as the IRS, state tax agencies, and licensing authorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred
• Experience working in a multinational or multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Knowledge of tax and regulatory compliance processes across different jurisdictions.
• Exposure to nonprofit and indirect tax filings (e.g., VAT/GST).
• Experience supporting financial and tax planning cycles.
• Closing date: 26th September 2025
• Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.
• Help shape the future of reporting for global financial markets
• The IFRS Foundation is a public interest, not-for profit organisation that sets corporate reporting standards for the capital markets globally. IFRS Accounting Standards are required for use by more than 140 countries whilst IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards are rapidly becoming the global baseline for sustainability disclosures worldwide.
• We are a highly diverse and inclusive organisation. Our 350+ staff come from more than 45+ different countries and are united in supporting the mission of the Foundation to bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to capital markets worldwide. With offices in London, Frankfurt, Montreal, Tokyo, Beijing and San Francisco, the Foundation is truly a global standard-setter.
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