Tax Accountant - Leeds

Description We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our Management Accounts team in Leeds. The role will be responsible for compliance and advisory tax matters for the firm's UK LLP. Our Firm Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. In the UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplace culture and development programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals. Our Team Our Finance team in Leeds is a large team made up of Management Accounts, Accounts Payable, Database and Billing, Credit Control and Client and Office Accounts. The team provides centralised support for all the UK offices and takes pride in providing a world class service to the firm's internal and external clients. Opportunity We are seeking a Tax Accountant to play a key role in the management of direct tax compliance across our UK LLP Group. The role will involve preparing UK LLP income tax computations and corporation tax returns, coordinating with finance teams across Europe and Australia, and working closely with the Group Tax Director and Group Financial Controller. You will also liaise with external advisors, support cross‑border tax compliance, and help develop efficient, robust tax processes within a complex international environment. Beyond compliance, the role offers broad exposure to tax planning and advisory work. You will contribute to matters including international withholding taxes, transfer pricing, tax audits and the impact of UK and overseas legislative changes on the firm's global structure. The position will involve researching tax legislation, advising on emerging tax risks, supporting new market entry and partnering with stakeholders across finance and the business to deliver pragmatic, commercial tax solutions. The role also covers indirect tax and employer compliance, including preparation of UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, PAYE Settlement Agreements and support for payroll‑related tax matters. Responsibilities * Prepare UK LLP income tax computations and corporation tax returns. * Coordinate with finance teams across Europe and Australia. * Work closely with the Group Tax Director and Group Financial Controller. * Liaise with external advisors and support cross‑border tax compliance. * Develop efficient, robust tax processes. * Research tax legislation and advise on emerging tax risks. * Support new market entry and partner with stakeholders across finance and the business. * Prepare UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital. * Handle PAYE Settlement Agreements and payroll‑related tax matters. Qualifications * CCAB‑qualified accountant. * Strong communication skills. * Commercial awareness. * Interest in UK and international tax. * Confidence working independently and collaboratively. * Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders. * Committed to maintaining up‑to‑date technical knowledge. Application If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our website at www.squirepattonboggs.com/join-us/. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email; please complete an online application. Equal Opportunity We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr