Senior Tax Executive (Full Time or Reduced)

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Filings: Compile and check income tax calculations and submissions for companies and individuals, while verifying supporting forms and schedules completed by junior team members.
• VAT Assignments: Examine VAT submissions and assessments, investigate specialised VAT questions and help formulate well-researched written conclusions.
• Team Guidance: Allocate appropriate support to junior colleagues and oversee the accuracy and timely completion of their taxation and VAT-related work.
• Regulatory Liaison: Communicate with the relevant Maltese authorities in connection with standard filings, enquiries and other taxation requirements.
• Technical Advisory: Support the preparation of written guidance concerning domestic and cross-border taxation, including matters governed by notional interest deduction provisions and fiscal unity regulations.
• Client Portfolio Management: Develop trusted professional relationships with clients, understand their requirements and maintain a consistently high standard of assistance.
• Compliance Coordination: Monitor applicable deadlines and help clients fulfil their recurring taxation responsibilities within the required timeframes.
• Legislative Awareness: Follow changes affecting taxation in Malta and overseas, assessing how new rules or interpretations could influence client circumstances.
• Knowledge Development: Help expand the department’s internal technical materials, guidance notes and reference resources.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a recognised accountancy qualification through the University of Malta or ACCA.
• Experience: Approximately 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in taxation is expected, including practical involvement in checking returns and detailed calculations.
• Tax Knowledge: A sound understanding of Malta’s taxation framework and the ability to apply legislation to practical client matters are essential.
• Language Skills: A high standard of spoken and written English and Maltese is required for this position.
• Communication Skills: The successful candidate must convey technical information clearly and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and public authorities.
• Interpersonal Skills: A cooperative manner, constructive attitude and ability to establish positive working relationships are important.
• Technical Skills: Confidence using Microsoft Office and other common business software is required.
• Organisation: The ability to determine priorities, manage competing assignments and consistently meet deadlines in a busy setting is essential.
• Attention to Detail: Applicants must approach calculations, documentation and regulatory submissions with care and precision.
• Self-Motivated: A forward-thinking individual who takes ownership of assignments and works effectively with limited supervision will be well suited to the position.
• Teamwork: The role requires someone who can operate independently while also contributing positively to shared departmental objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Candidates should be comfortable examining complicated taxation questions, carrying out thorough research and developing practical, well-supported conclusions.
• Applicant Eligibility: Applications may be considered from EU nationals and third-country nationals who satisfy the position’s essential requirements and can demonstrate established connections with Malta.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive remuneration package together with an annual bonus linked to individual performance.
• Employment Terms: An indefinite contract is available on a full-time or reduced-hours basis, with part-time arrangements starting from 30 hours weekly.
• Hybrid Working: Once probation has been completed successfully, remote working may be available for 2 or 3 days per week, subject to business requirements.
• Learning Support: Assistance may be provided for relevant qualifications, professional training and other development activities.
• Other Benefits: The package may include tax-efficient fringe benefits, informal workplace attire, employee referral rewards, social activities and opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility programmes.
• Career Development: This appointment offers valuable scope to broaden advanced taxation expertise, strengthen supervisory skills and build a lasting career within an established professional services organisation.