Finance & Tax Accountant

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Coleshill Heath; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 26 days

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Citizen Housing Group in Birmingham is seeking a Finance and Tax Accountant to provide expert tax advice across operations and development projects. You will support corporation tax and VAT compliance, work with Finance, Development, Asset Management, Procurement, Payroll and Treasury to manage tax risk, and help improve tax processes across the group.

The role offers opportunities to own processes, enhance governance and contribute to the group's social purpose through robust tax management.

Qualifikationen

• Professionally qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK taxation, especially VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns and related accounting entries.
• Experience explaining complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing financial data and documenting VAT treatment for HMRC and audits.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert tax advice across housing operations, development projects, regeneration schemes, treasury activities and corporate transactions.
• Prepare and support corporation tax and VAT compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Partner with colleagues across Finance, Development, Asset Management, Procurement, Payroll and Treasury to support decision-making and manage tax risk.
• Maintain effective tax controls, policies and governance processes while supporting audits, external advisers and HMRC enquiries.
• Contribute to finance transformation, systems improvement and business change projects, helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tax processes across the group.

Kenntnisse

UK taxation knowledge

VAT knowledge

Corporation Tax knowledge

Tax return preparation

Explain complex tax issues

Ausbildung

ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in Finance and Tax?

With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading social housing providers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position: Finance and Tax Accountant

Location: Birmingham (B37 7YN)

Manager’s Quote:

At Citizen, we work collaboratively, share knowledge and help colleagues turn complex tax issues into clear, practical decisions. You'll work with colleagues across finance, housing and development, bringing your expertise to varied projects that support our social purpose. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, improve processes and shape how we manage tax across the group. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and developing your expertise while making a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert tax advice across a diverse range of activities, including housing operations, development projects, regeneration schemes, treasury activities and corporate transactions.
• Prepare and support corporation tax and VAT compliance activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Partner with colleagues across Finance, Development, Asset Management, Procurement, Payroll and Treasury to support decision-making and manage tax risk
• Maintain effective tax controls, policies and governance processes while supporting audits, external advisers and HMRC enquiries.
• Contribute to finance transformation, systems improvement and business change projects, helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tax processes across the group

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities

Qualifications and experience:

• Professionally qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, CTA, ATT or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of UK taxation, particularly VAT and Corporation Tax
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns, calculations, reconciliations and associated accounting entries
• Experience communicating complex technical issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders
• Experience analysing financial information, investigating variances, assessing the VAT treatment of transactions, maintaining robust supporting documentation to meet HMRC, Making Tax Digital, and audit requirements

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.
• Annual Leave:Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10%which Citizen will match
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people

• 9th December 2026 - face to face interview

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.