Group Tax Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is working with a world-leading group to appoint a Group Tax Accountant. This role sits in a high-performing international tax team with global exposure and a focus on group tax reporting, international compliance and advisory support.

Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, you will lead UK corporate tax compliance, support IFRS-based tax reporting, transfer pricing, and partner with overseas teams on tax strategy and project work.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or tax professional with CTA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Knowledge of IAS 12/IFRS consolidated/entity tax reporting.
• Corporate tax experience in multinational or top-tier firm.
• Ability to apply tax and accounting knowledge to identify and deliver business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK corporate tax compliance and returns.
• Support group tax reporting under IFRS and consolidation.
• Develop transfer pricing policy and documentation.
• Collaborate with overseas finance teams for global tax compliance.
• Identify process improvements including automation.

Skills

Strong communicator

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

IFRS knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Group Tax Accountant

I’m working exclusively with a world‑leading group to appoint a Group Tax Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, commercially minded tax professional to join a high‑performing international tax team with genuine global exposure.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, you will join a Global Tax team in an impactful role covering group tax reporting, global corporate tax compliance, transfer pricing, and advisory support across the group’s international operations.

You’ll play a key role in delivering the group’s direct tax strategy, supporting major business initiatives, and ensuring compliance excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Reporting

• Lead the preparation and submission of UK corporate tax returns in partnership with external advisors and finance teams.
• Support the year‑end group tax reporting process under IFRS, including UK tax packs, consolidation work, technical memos and auditor queries.
• Prepare group ETR and cash tax forecasts.
• Manage UK GAAP statutory reporting tax disclosures.
• Collaborate with overseas finance teams to ensure timely, accurate global tax compliance.
• Maintain a global corporate tax compliance calendar.
• Support development of the group Transfer Pricing policy and compliance plan, including preparation and review of UK and overseas TP documentation.

Risk Management & Controls

• Lead the UK Senior Accounting Officer compliance process.
• Contribute to the Group Tax risk register and ensure alignment with the wider group risk framework.
• Maintain global process and control documentation.

Business Partnering, Advisory & Projects

• Build strong relationships across the business, advising on operations, transactions and strategic decisions.
• Support major projects including refinancing, M&A and restructurings.
• Assist with tax controversy matters, including authority enquiries and dispute management.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and technology enhancements.
• Evaluate opportunities to maximise tax reliefs and support scenario modelling for business decisions.
• Manage the Group Tax team budget, including PO management, spend tracking and forecasting.

About you:

Experience & Qualifications

• Recognised accounting or tax qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Understanding of consolidated and entity tax reporting under IAS 12/IFRS.
• Corporate tax experience, ideally gained in a multinational environment or a top tier firm of accountants.
• Ability to apply tax and accounting knowledge to identify and deliver business opportunities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Builds relationships quickly and effectively; proactive in developing new connections.
• Sound business judgement with proven decision‑making capability.
• Strategic thinker who can also deliver operational excellence.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.