Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm providing legal services across transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm works with clients in diverse industries, including finance and other business sectors, on complex legal and commercial issues. Its broader professional profile also includes pro bono representation, community service, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Tax Analyst – London Hybrid | Latham & Watkins

Tax Analyst supporting partnership, branch, and corporate tax compliance for Latham & Watkins across EMEA. The role covers reconciliations, tax research, filings, payments, and partner tax estimates.

Description

  • Act as a tax specialist for the firm across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia (EMEA)
  • Prepare schedules for income tax returns
  • Support tax compliance, tax procedures, and tax research initiatives
  • Work closely with local and global accounting teams
  • Analyse accounting and financial data
  • Prepare tax schedules for partnership, branch, and corporate income tax returns, along with other EMEA compliance requirements
  • Coordinate EMEA tax filings with external tax advisers and accountants
  • Review and reconcile accounting records, financial statements, tax data, and other financial reports
  • Carry out quality assurance reviews
  • Manage and track tax payments and notices
  • Prepare financial and tax reconciliations
  • Support cash flow forecasts and income and tax estimates for partners
  • Assist the Tax Manager and Director of Tax with ad hoc tax projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
  • Completed or in-progress professional accounting or tax qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, ATT, or CTA, preferably
  • Experience with general accounting principles and/or partnership or corporate tax accounting
  • Relevant experience handling European, Middle Eastern, and Asian tax compliance, including partnership and corporate tax returns, preferably
  • Experience in a multi-office professional services environment, preferably
  • Excellent organisational and follow-through abilities
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in building Excel reconciliations, investigating variances, and explaining appropriate resolutions
  • Solid grasp of accounting principles and tax regulations

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses recognizing individual and firm contribution
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Group income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Pension plan
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Employee discount programs
  • Global affinity groups and supportive professional networking opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling with potential for hybrid and in-office work

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