At WSP, you'll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You'll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations and society in general. This role is an ideal for someone looking to gain a broad range of experience in international reporting, taxation and balance sheet reconciliations. It is a hands on role that will appeal to a hard working self-starter with initiative and able to set own priorities and adapt to a changing international compliance landscape. A typical week could include: Completion of international VAT and withholding tax returns and PAYE submissions Assisting with the completion of corporation tax return for international entities Liaison with UK and international colleagues, foreign tax authorities and third-party advisors Providing assistance with ad hoc tax compliance work Assisting with branch registrations and closures as required Completion of balance sheet reconciliations and assistance with wider balance sheet control outside of international accounts Annual preparation of cost forecasting for budget purposes and communication of such with business finance Identification of areas for improvement in efficiency and process of tasks Assisting with preparation of annual statutory financial statements for international branches The above tasks are to be carried out within agreed deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders. We'd love to hear from you if you have: An accountancy qualification (part qualified) training under IFRS Experience in international accounting is preferred but not essential Experience operating within a large finance department Strong attention to detail and a flexible enthusiastic approach Proven ability to work well as part of a team Experience with performing balance sheet reconciliations with an understanding of their purpose and investigating differences Microsoft Excel & Outlook. Some experience of finance systems (Unit 4 Business World desirable but not essential) Highly motivated, flexible, enthusiast, organised and committed attitude Accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness. Understanding the concept of information being both timely and accurate Excellent written and verbal communication skills What if we can? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including a 37.5 hour working week, 25 days annual leave, pension schemes, life assurance, personal accident cover and paid professional subscriptions, and some not so standard benefits as part of our flexible benefits scheme - so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or thrill the family with your Lego building skills (Discount at Legoland Windsor) - WSP can help Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Our VIBE (LGBT employee network) and PLEDGE (Promoting Leadership, Encouraging Diversity & Gender Equality) networks work with the business to help ensure we continue to promote the right environment to enable LGBT and female employees to reach their full potential, and to ensure we continue to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. In addition we support our people to achieve their personal health and well-being goals through our Thrive programme. About Us: As one of the world's leading professional services firms, long experience tells us it takes a lot of people to help deliver great projects. Our UK technical teams deliver great things, from skyscrapers to playgrounds, cycle paths to rail stations and roads to bridges ... but only with the help of hundreds of expert colleagues in HR, Finance, IT, Proposals, Legal and Marketing teams. People like you are vital to making WSP a successful business. When they look up at the Shard, catch the Manchester Metrolink or enjoy a clear drive between junction 28 and junction 31 M1, our people know they are involved in work that inspires, improves and protects. We need excellent people like you to help make it happen. www.wsp.com