Tax Accountant
An opportunity has arisen to join the firm as a Tax Accountant, playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the tax compliance team. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing complex tax compliance matters, and providing high-quality technical guidance, while delivering timely reports and insights to clients.
The Job
Key responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries, overseeing the preparation and review of income tax computations, Malta income tax returns, tax refund claims, and related tax filings
- Ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness across all deliverables
- Advising clients on tax compliance obligations and transactional matters, providing practical, commercially focused solutions
- Monitoring developments in Malta tax legislation and assessing their impact on clients, delivering proactive and technically robust advice
- Acting as a key point of contact with Malta tax authorities, handling correspondence, queries, and negotiations on behalf of clients
- Reviewing work prepared by junior team members, providing guidance, technical support, and training to support their professional development
- Contributing to process improvements and the enhancement of internal tax procedures to drive efficiency and consistency
- Fostering strong client relationships and promoting a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with the Firm’s values
Requirements
The preferred candidate for this role should possess:
- A recognised accounting qualification (or be in the final stages of completing the ACCA qualification or an equivalent certification)
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in an accounting role, including at least 2 years focused on tax, ideally within a corporate or client-facing environment
- Strong working knowledge of tax compliance obligations, including income tax returns and related statutory filings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Xero, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently, use initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment
What We Offer
As a fast-growing and highly respected firm, WH Partners offers a dynamic and friendly environment, fostering growth and career opportunities for all employees.
Main company benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Pension Plan
- Hybrid working
- Continuous training
- Attractive remuneration package