Corporate Tax Accountant

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team in Cirencester. This role offers the opportunity to engage in vital tax compliance tasks, including preparation and submission of tax returns, and collaboration with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in UK Corporation Tax and a passion for tax technology. With a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Competitive parental leave

Private medical insurance

10% non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with UK Corporation Tax experience.
• Strong systems capabilities and knowledge of tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax compliance and submissions to HMRC.
• Assist with life tax matters and validate calculations.
• Support Group Tax Director on projects and activities.

Skills

UK Corporation Tax

Accounting

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Tax Legislation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Tools

Tax Software

General Ledger System

Job description

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Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The role:

This person will undertake regular BAU tasks including compliance and internal reporting obligations, preparation and submission of annual tax returns as well as project tasks supporting the Group Tax Director and Head of Corporate Taxes with the application of policies and procedures relating to SJP group’s tax affairs. This role requires a qualified accountant with previous UK Corporation Tax experience and a willingness to learn the nuances of UK life tax.

What you'll be doing:

• Ownership of the day-to-day corporation tax compliance for the SJP group of companies including preparation of corporation tax compliance returns for review, submission to HMRC, calculation of quarterly instalment payments and management of group tax claims, elections and other corporation tax administration matters.
• Assist with life tax matters, including validation of the calculations performed by the outsource providers through to ultimate reporting of the fund tax liability at company level. Liaison with outsource providers as required and preparation of monthly and quarterly fund tax payments.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly corporation tax provisions for larger companies and group reconciliations, group tax account and deferred tax. Sign off tax provisions prepared by management accounts team for minor companies. Play a key part in the half year and year-end tax compliance process. Provide explanations to finance team members as required.
• Where required, assist with preparation/submission of international group matters including CbCR, Pillar Two, Transfer Pricing Documentation and preparation of the annual CFC schedule.
• Obtain good working knowledge of tax software used within the tax department and the general ledger system. Be the systems expert and first point of call for tax colleagues on system related queries. Maintain appropriate controls for accuracy of corporation tax numbers and review/sign off, as well as detailed procedure notes for corporation tax related matters.
• Provide support to Group Tax Director and Head of Corporate Taxes on projects and activities, as required, and work alongside other members of the corporate tax team applying technical knowledge as appropriate.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes to corporation tax announced by the OECD/tax authorities in the jurisdictions relevant to SJP and consider the impact to the Group. Assist in the delivery and implementation of any such changes.
• Key contact for stakeholders both across the business and with outsource providers in respect of Corporation Tax. Act as key point of contact with HMRC for any queries/enquiries.
  
  

Who we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser with a strong background in UK Corporation Tax (could be moving from practice or working as a Tax Accountant in industry). Strong systems capabilities, the willingness to learn about the life tax regime and the ability to keep up to date with changing tax legislation is essential. This person will need to be able to work independently and build good working relationships with tax colleagues and other departments. A keen interest in tax technology is desirable.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar) and/ or Chartered Tax Adviser. CTA qualification desirable.
• Strong background in UK Corporation Tax essential.
• Good understanding of SJP Group structure globally.
• Proven ability to meet important deadlines and manage priorities.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Willing to travel occasionally to UK locations for meetings with other SJP colleagues, external administrators or Partner business teams.
  
  

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
  
  

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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