Financial Accountant - Tax Project Manager

Matchtech; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the UK is recruiting a Financial Accountant – Tax Project Manager. This role is aimed at qualified or part-qualified accountants who will serve as the main contact for an outsourced tax provider, ensuring compliance with global tax filings. Responsibilities include managing tax compliance calendars, coordinating data submissions, and supporting audits. The position offers a hybrid work model, with support available for professional qualification progression.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualification progression

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified or actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification.
• Strong understanding of global tax compliance and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Gattaca and the global outsourced tax provider.
• Manage and monitor global tax compliance calendars.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and submission of data for global tax filings.
• Review draft tax returns and compliance deliverables to ensure accuracy.
• Support statutory audits with tax-related documentation.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA)

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Planning and organising skills

Job description

Job Summary - Financial Accountant (Tax Project Manager)

We at Gattaca are recruiting for a Financial Accountant – Tax Project Manager, suitable for a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA) or someone actively studying toward a professional qualification.

In this role, you will act as the key interface between Gattaca Group and our outsourced global tax provider, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant global tax filings. You'll coordinate data, manage deliverables, and maintain strong communication across internal and external stakeholders.

A study support pathway towards a professional finance qualification is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Gattaca and the global outsourced tax provider
• Manage and monitor global tax compliance calendars, ensuring deadlines are met and escalating risks where needed
• Coordinate the collection, validation and submission of data for global tax filings across multiple tax types (corporation/income tax, VAT/GST, WHT, transfer pricing, employment taxes, employee-related securities, etc.)
• Review draft tax returns and compliance deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with internal records
• Escalate and help resolve tax compliance issues with finance leadership and external advisers
• Support statutory audits with tax-related documentation
• Maintain and enhance tax compliance process documentation, controls and reporting workflows
• Support key controls and policies, including annual SAO compliance procedures

Role Behaviours

Effective Communication

• Communicate tax calendars, dependencies and deliverables clearly
• Share updates on tax changes and deadlines proactively

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external advisers
• Support and share knowledge with junior team members

Planning & Organising

• Help prepare annual tax calendars with the outsourced provider
• Track deadlines to ensure no missed filings
• Manage multiple tasks across compliance, reporting and advisory work

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Build trust by providing accurate and timely tax information
• Ensure advisers receive the data they need for high-quality outputs

Process Excellence

• Support the Group Finance Director with strong, compliant tax processes
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and workflow improvements

Additional Information

• Location: Head Office, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in the office once settled
• Study support: Available for professional qualification progression