Tax Accountant

On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a Tax Accountant for a consulting assignment in banking and financial services in Stockholm. The assignment is full-time and is expected to start September 1, 2026 and run through January 15, 2027. About the Assignment As a Tax Accountant, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring correct handling, accounting, and reporting of tax matters, with special focus on operations in Sweden and Norway. The work includes both ongoing tax management as well as more complex and specialized matters. In this role, you will also contribute to tax calculations related to new branches following a completed merger. You will have the opportunity to take significant independent responsibility while working closely with other specialists and contributing to the development of processes, controls, and working methods in this area. This role is ideal for someone with several years of experience in specialized tax work who wants to take broad responsibility in an international and regulated environment. You will work closely with colleagues in Accounting, Business Control, and other key functions, and collaborate with both internal tax specialists and external parties. Key Responsibilities Manage tax calculations for operations in Sweden and Norway. Participate in developing new tax calculations for branches acquired following a merger. Responsible for preparing and filing VAT returns in Sweden and Norway. Ensure correct accounting of taxes in monthly and annual financial statements as well as internal and external reporting. Support the business on tax-related matters throughout the project and transaction chain, from planning to implementation, together with the Tax Specialist. Communicate with the Swedish Tax Agency, other authorities, external advisors, and auditors. Participate in and drive projects related to new regulations, legislative changes, and operational changes. Identify and implement improvements in processes, internal controls, and reporting. Other Information: Start: September 1, 2026 End: January 15, 2027 Scope: 100% Location: Stockholm About You We are looking for someone who meets the following mandatory requirements: Hold an academic degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent. Several years of experience in specialized tax work. Strong knowledge of corporate tax and VAT. Experience with tax accounting, tax calculations, and tax reporting. Comfortable handling complex tax matters and able to translate regulations into practical and business-focused solutions. Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is advantageous if you also meet the following requirements: Experience from banking, finance, or other regulated operations. Desired Personal Qualities: Strong analytical skills and work in a structured manner. Communicative and easily build trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Can work independently and take significant responsibility. Application Does this assignment sound interesting? Submit your application as soon as possible since the selection process and interviews will be ongoing and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. You apply easily by submitting your CV and answering a few questions. The candidates who best match the role will be contacted for a phone interview and then invited to an interview with us at Devotum. The next step is an interview with our client. Reference checks are part of the process. If you have any questions about the assignment, please feel free to contact responsible Consultant Manager Vanessa Tummings at 072-897 82 65 or [email protected]. Feel Secure as a Consultant at Devotum As a consultant at Devotum, you have the option to choose whether you want to invoice through your own company or be directly employed by us. As an employee at Devotum, you are always offered fair terms according to collective agreement (Almega), which includes wellness allowance, occupational pension, and insurance. With us, every consultant is important and our consultant managers are always available to provide you with the support and guidance you need throughout the assignment period.

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