Financial and Tax Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This exciting role focuses on corporate tax compliance and accounting policy development, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and impact. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues, contributing to finance transformation initiatives and enhancing the company's tax efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a passion for detail, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a supportive environment where innovation and improvement are valued!

Benefits

Competitive salary + company bonus scheme

Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office)

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Matched pension contributions up to 4%

Critical illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support

Life assurance

Regular performance reviews

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in audit and corporate tax.
• Solid grasp of corporate and deferred tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on accounting assessments ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Support tax impact assessments on new products and business decisions.

Skills

Corporate Tax

IFRS Standards

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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LendInvest is the UKs leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

About your work

Were looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Accountant with experience in corporate tax to join our evolving finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key position, supporting both our technical accounting and tax functions, and helping to shape more effective corporate tax compliance and planning strategies.

Youll work closely with colleagues across the finance team, contributing your expertise to everything from accounting policy development to financial transformation projects. This role offers scope for growth, impact, and continuous learning especially for someone who enjoys problem-solving and being part of a team that values innovation and improvement.

We are especially keen to hear from people with a collaborative mindset, a passion for detail, and a desire to grow in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

1. Collaborate on accounting assessments and provide guidance to ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant standards.
2. Draft and maintain accounting documentation, including policies and position papers.
3. Partner with colleagues to resolve accounting and audit queries.
4. Take part in finance transformation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and automation.

Tax

1. Support tax impact assessments on new products and business decisions.
2. Provide input on strategies that enhance the company's tax efficiency.
3. Coordinate with HMRC and external tax advisors as needed.
4. Work closely with the external compliance team on corporation tax filings.

About you

1. A qualified accountant, ideally with experience in both audit and corporate tax. Exposure to financial services and an understanding of financial products.
2. Solid grasp of corporate and deferred tax concepts and calculations.
3. Comfortable working with IFRS standards, especially IFRS 9, 10, and 15.
4. Strong analytical thinking and the ability to understand commercial, tax, and accounting impacts of business decisions.
5. Able to manage multiple priorities with flexibility and a positive, solutions-focused approach.
6. An excellent communicator who enjoys working with others and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office)
• ️ 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• Critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
• Life assurance
• Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
• Leadership training for managers
• Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
• Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
• Discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Electric car loan scheme
• Monthly socials & annual offsite