Tax Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Tax Accountant supports the tax compliance and reporting requirements of Access Hire Middle East across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses primarily on indirect taxes (VAT), withholding tax, corporate income tax and transfer pricing compliance, ensuring adherence to local tax regulations and EOCD guidelines, while supporting audits, filings, and internal controls in a fast-growing equipment rental environment. Key Responsibilities: Tax Compliance & Filings • Prepare and support submission of VAT returns (UAE, KSA, and other applicable jurisdictions). • Support corporate tax compliance, including data collection, calculations, and supporting schedules. • Assist with withholding tax (WHT) calculations and filings where applicable. • Maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filings and payments. Transfer Pricing (TP) • Support transfer pricing compliance for intercompany transactions (rental of equipment, management fees, services, financing, cost recharges). • Assist in preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation (Local File, Master File, benchmarking support), in coordination with external advisors. • Collect and analyze financial data for TP benchmarking studies. • Support implementation and monitoring of intercompany pricing policies to ensure consistency with OECD guidelines. • Assist with TP disclosures and responses to tax authority queries or audits. Accounting & Reconciliations • Prepare VAT reconciliations between general ledger, sub-ledgers, and tax returns. • Review tax codes applied to sales invoices, rental contracts, credit notes, and purchase invoices. • Prepare tax-related journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end close. • Support identification of recoverable and non-recoverable VAT. Business & Operational Support • Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operations teams to ensure correct tax treatment of rental transactions. • Support tax treatment of cross-border transactions, imports, and intercompany charges. • Assist with tax review of customer and supplier contracts under supervision. Audits & Authorities • Support tax audits, inspections, and inquiries from tax authorities. • Prepare documentation and schedules requested by external auditors and tax advisors. • Maintain organized tax files and supporting documentation. Process Improvement & Controls • Support improvements to tax compliance processes and internal controls. • Assist with implementation of tax updates in ERP systems. • Monitor changes in tax regulations and escalate potential impacts. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • 1 to 4 years of experience in accounting or tax (practice or in-house). • Experience with VAT in the Middle East (UAE and/or KSA) is highly desirable. • Exposure to rental, construction, logistics, or industrial services is an advantage. Skills & Competencies: • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Good understanding of VAT and indirect tax principles. • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills. • Proficiency in Excel; ERP experience is a plus. • Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 1 to 4 years of experience in accounting or tax (practice or in-house). Experience with VAT in the Middle East (UAE and/or KSA) is highly desirable. Exposure to rental, construction, logistics, or industrial services is an advantage.