Tax Accountant

Cobalt is partnering with a leading global law firm seeking an International Tax Accountant to lead technical tax matters related to global tax and filing obligations, with a primary focus outside the U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience with APAC, UK, and U.S. filings, as well as partnership tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead BEPS Pillar Two compliance and documentation.
• Manage inter-firm invoicing to optimize cash flow across foreign offices.
• Assess taxing rights and resolve jurisdictional tax claims.
• Advise on permanent establishment (PE) rules and their implications.
• Research tax treaty applications for partnerships with international partners.
• Support foreign tax workpaper preparation and cash-to-accrual tax exposure analysis.
• Collaborate with the U.S. tax team to model tax withholding and foreign tax credit limitations.
• Calculate foreign tax return impact on partnership accounts and distributions.
• Issue intercompany invoices for recharges and income recognition.
• Maintain non-U.S. partner tax reserves for U.S. tax team review.
• Support U.S. foreign tax credit reporting for U.S. partners.
• Provide insights on tax-efficient structuring within the firm’s entity framework.
• Develop global partner income and distribution models.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and local tax teams.
• Monitor global tax law changes and advise on business implications.
• Address VAT/GST, client withholding taxes, and jurisdiction-specific requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation or CPA preferred.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in international law firms or Big 4 highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of U.S., U.K., and foreign tax regulations.
• Experience with transfer pricing and multi-currency environments.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and understand balance sheet accounting.
• Strong strategic thinking and executive-level communication skills.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a high-pressure environment.