Tax Accountant

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Tax Accountant is an integral part of Latham’s Global Tax team. This role will be responsible for acting as a tax specialist for the firm in EMEA with regards to preparing income tax return schedules, tax compliance, tax procedures, and tax research projects. This person will be liaising with local and global Accounting and analysing accounting/financial information in support of the firm’s tax compliance requirements in the EMEA region. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the process of preparing and providing information to external tax advisors/accountants with respect to the preparation of tax filings in the EMEA region
• Reviewing applicable accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports and performing quality assurance procedures
• Assisting with general tax administration such as tracking tax payments/notices and preparing reconciliations
• Assisting in preparing cash flow estimates and income and tax estimates for the partners
• Working with the Tax Supervisor, Manager, and Director of Tax to identify and complete projects on various issues when needed
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit a good understanding of accounting concepts and knowledge of tax rules
• Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems/issues, gather information, and suggest appropriate solutions
• Possess a desire to further your development and work in an environment that encourages learning and growth

And have:

• Strong Excel skills and experience working with and reconciling large data sets
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or a related discipline) and/or be working towards a professional Accounting qualification
• Experience of working in Accounting within a law firm or wider professional services environment is desirable

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!
  
  

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid #EntryLevel