Ventures & Acquisitions Tax Manager

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Ventures & Acquisitions Tax Manager

Location:UK

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

The successful candidate will be a member of the Corporate Tax Group – Europe, with a focus on supporting Accenture’s growth through acquisition, and will report to the ASG/Gallia Tax Director. The role can be based in London, Amsterdam or Frankfurt.

As a V&A Tax Manager, you will:

The successful candidate will support the growth of Accenture in the ASG region through the provision of tax advice on acquisitions. The role involves the scoping and management of due diligence to be performed, in the majority of cases, by external advisers and the effective reporting of tax risks and proposals to mitigate such risks. Coordination of the post-acquisition integration strategy and tax support of acquisitions are other key aspects of the role.

An essential element of the role is effective team working with Client Deal Transaction Services (CDTS) Legal, Finance, Treasury and HR throughout the lifecycle of acquisitions from assessment of targets to post acquisition integration. Effective communication both within the Global Tax Group (GTG) and the wider business is key.

The role requires the ability to:

Work effectively within the European Tax team, interact effectively with both tax and non- tax colleagues, the Client (as required), CDTS, Legal, Treasury, Finance, HR and external advisers

Assist in the development and efficient maintenance of processes to manage V&A activities across the business

Effectively manage/coordinate the projects assigned, related to the acquisition and related integration of entities.

Support and provide technical advice to Country Controllership, Legal, Financial Reporting as required.

Manage the input of external professional advisers

Support other functions and objectives of the GTG as appropriate.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

University degree in accounting, tax or a recognized post graduate tax qualification.

Experience in acquisitions would be an advantage

Experience in German, Austrian and/or Swiss taxation would be a significant advantage

The job requires a background equivalent to an experienced manager in a Big 4 tax department, law firm or corporate tax department. In addition, the job requires the following attributes:

Strong analytical and technical skills;

Good written and verbal communication skills in German and English;

Ability to work as part of a team and manage a number of diverse projects;

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);

Commitment to excel as an international tax professional;

What’s In It For You

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com (http://www.accenture.com/)

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 30/06/2021

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.