Financial Accountant (Tax)

Hays PLC; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Bath is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This pivotal role involves leading indirect tax management, including VAT and corporation tax, while providing expert guidance within the organization. The successful candidate will thrive in a hybrid working environment, collaborating closely with colleagues and external advisors. With a focus on compliance and strategic tax planning, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, including an excellent pension and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Parking onsite

Located next to train/bus station

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Excellent pension

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in complex organizations.
• Solid understanding of HMRC rules and VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on indirect taxes, VAT, and corporation tax compliance.
• Liaise with Payroll Team for PAYE guidance and support.
• Prepare, review, and submit group VAT returns.

Skills

VAT expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Independent working

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Financial Accountant job in Bath with excellent benefits and hybrid working

Your new company

A Bath-based employer of choice are actively recruiting a Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.

Your new role

The post holder is a lead on indirect taxes (VAT), corporation, global mobility and other taxes within the organisation and is responsible for providing comprehensive VAT and other tax advice and guidance within both the Finance Office and the wider organisation. The role also includes liaising with external tax advisors as required and ensuring all tax aspects are managed on a timely and well-planned basis. You will also work closely with the Financial Accounts Team.
An outline of some duties are below:

• Liaising with the Payroll Team to provide support and guidance in relation to PAYE and other related matters.
• Taking the lead in managing any system or administrative changes affecting VAT and other taxes for both internal and external sources and working closely with the Financial Accounts Team and the Process Change Team to enhance/develop system.
• Reporting on the taxation position of the organisation and its subsidiaries on an annual basis, summarising areas of potential risk and compliance weaknesses, if applicable.
• Reviewing of the annual Corporation Tax return.
  Liaising with the Payroll Team to provide support and guidance in relation to PAYE and other related matters.
• Leading the global mobility function to provide advice and ensure compliance relating to employees who have approval to work in overseas jurisdictions.
• Establishing the applicable tax treatment for overseas courses whether these are delivered face-to-face or via online delivery and ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations in overseas jurisdictions.Supporting other departments with liaising with relevant Border Agencies to ensure correct duty is paid, and correct paperwork is completed, relating to the import of goods into the UK.
• Leading on VAT planning, reporting, and HMRC returns.
• Preparation, review and submission of the group VAT returns within set deadlines and in accordance to HMRC rules.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of working in a complex organisation. With a solid understanding of the HM Revenue & Customs rules and regulations specially in respect of VAT, you will also have:

• Good communication skills including being able to effectively communicate complex financial information.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, external advisors and external bodies.
• Good IT and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently without needing detailed support.

You will be the primary lead for indirect taxes (VAT), corporation, international and other taxes and act as a key point of contact for providing comprehensive VAT and other tax advice and guidance within both the Finance Office and the wider organisations community.
You will work closely with others in the Financial Accounts team, our external advisors, and line manage the Global Mobility Manager.

What you'll get in return

• Parking onsite
• Located next to the train / bus station
• Hybrid working ( 2 days per week office based)
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension
• Generous holiday allowance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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