Assistant Tax Accountant

Morson Talent; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Tax Accountant for a 6-month contract in Yeovil. This role involves supporting the Senior Tax Manager with UK and International tax compliance, including VAT returns and PAYE calculations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, while having some understanding of UK tax requirements. Join a dynamic tax team and contribute to essential compliance tasks while enjoying a flexible work arrangement with remote working options.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UK VAT/tax requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly UK and International VAT returns and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with P11d, PAYE calculations, and other tax-related tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Understanding of UK VAT/tax requirements

Tools

SAP

Job description

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for an Assistant Tax Accountant to work on behalf of our prestigious Aerospace client based in Yeovil on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Job Responsibilities

As Assistant Tax Accountant, you will report to the Senior Tax Manager assisting with the monthly compliance around UK and International Indirect tax reporting and Employer duty compliance for the client's Ltd legal entity. You will be an integral part of the tax team supporting the day-to-day tax matters which typically include VAT and overseas equivalents, PAYE and other ad hoc duties. Typical tasks will include:

1. Preparation of monthly UK and International VAT returns.
2. Perform monthly reconciliations on all Employee Benefits in Kind with any irregularities investigated and followed up.
3. Assist with P11d, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, statistical returns and ad hoc requests for information.
4. Ensure tax general ledger accounts reconciled and journals posted.
5. Liaison and participation with other departments to discuss relevant tax matters.
6. Support the tax team as necessary with any ad hoc tasks.

Must Have Skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills and ability to work with complex spreadsheets.
• Some understanding/experience of UK VAT/tax requirements.

Nice to Have

• Desirable but not essential knowledge of SAP.

Regular Remote Worker (~20% onsite), 37 hours per week.
BA20 2YB

If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Kaisey for more information.