International Tax Accountant

Location: London, UK

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a passionate International Tax Accountant to provide support to the International Tax Manager on a variety of international cross-border matters. The International Tax Accountant will focus on transfer pricing, withholding tax, tax compliance, acquisition due diligence and other ad-hoc projects. The International Tax Accountant will join a tax team of six (four in London, two in Mumbai) and report directly to the International Tax Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Help prepare and maintain the transfer pricing documentation, including the Master Files and Local Files, working with the finance and legal teams and external advisors as required. Prepare the monthly transfer pricing calculations. Perform research on withholding tax related queries. Work with external advisors to prepare corporate income tax returns for overseas jurisdictions. Assist with tax authority enquiries and cross-border tax dispute resolution. Support the International Tax Manager with ad-hoc international tax projects as required.

Skills and Experience

Chartered accountancy qualification (CA/ACA), chartered tax adviser (CTA), or international equivalent. Excellent understanding of international tax principles. In-house tax experience in a multinational environment preferable. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Cultural awareness and sensitivity. Strong time management skills with a flexible approach to managing workload and meeting varying demanding deadlines. Top tier professional services background desirable. Experience with ERP systems desirable, ideally experience with NetSuite.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme Group pension scheme Group healthcare and life assurance scheme Flexible working environment 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days Subsidised gym membership Season ticket travel loans Cycle to work scheme Workplace Nursery Scheme Extensive internal and external training Training and support available for further job-related studies