Group Tax Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large utilities group is seeking a Group Senior Tax Accountant to manage their corporate tax affairs and ensure compliance with tax legislation. You will oversee tax computations, negotiate with HMRC, and work closely with the tax team. The ideal candidate has a Chartered Tax Adviser qualification and solid experience in corporate tax. This role includes benefits like a competitive pension scheme, personal health care, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Paid time off for illness

Free parking at all offices

Qualifications

• Chartered Tax Adviser qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Corporate Tax.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheet/database skills.
• Analytical ability to handle and interpret financial data with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax affairs and support the Group Tax Manager.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax legislation.
• Forecast future tax liabilities.

Skills

Chartered Tax Adviser qualification

Knowledge of Corporate Tax

Finance systems skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Group Senior Tax Accountant

Large Utilities Group

Location: Cambridgeshire - Office attendance required only once every 2 weeks

Tax team of 3 - This role reports into group tax manager and whilst does not have direct management responsibility will review work of tax accountant.

This role is pivotal in managing the corporation tax affairs of the group and supporting the Group Tax Manager. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with corporate tax legislation, oversee external reporting of the group's tax position, minimise UK tax liability, and forecast future tax liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Group Compliance (30%)

• Prepare and agree tax computation timetable and work schedules for Tax accountant to ensure all computations are submitted within HMRC statutory limits
• Ensure timetable compliance and statutory deadlines are met
• Reply to all HMRC correspondence on corporate tax matters
• Negotiate with HMRC to ensure agreement of tax computations
• Implement new tax compliance tools and procedures

External Group Reporting (30%)

• Agree the half year and year-end tax charge with auditors for both the group and individual companies
• Monitor and record the balance sheet position for every UK company in the group
• Arrange payments to HMRC and between group companies
• Ensure that the group completes SAO returns and is compliant in tax disclosures
• Prepare annual Pillar 2 and Country by Country reports

Group Tax Minimisation (20%)

• Ensure all claims and elections are submitted to minimise tax liabilities
• Review all computations prepared by the tax accountant for potential tax reduction, prior to submission
• Advise on capital allowances, to identify areas that can be maximised and implement procedures to do so
• Investigate, assess and recommend tax planning opportunities
• Investigate and assess the tax efficiency of mergers and acquisitions

Forecasting Future Tax Liabilities (20%)

• Forecast the tax liabilities for the whole group for inclusion in Board reports
• Reconcile tax charges and payments in Shareholder Model and Regulatory model to Group tax Model
• Undertake a review of the Group Tax Models
• Manage the unknowns that surface both during the year and at year-end to ensure that targets set by the Board are achieved

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Tax Adviser qualification or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Corporate Tax
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheet/database skills
• Analytical ability to handle and interpret financial data with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Benefits Package

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to: Competitive pension scheme (Company double-matches your contributions up to 6%), Personal private health care, Annual bonus scheme, Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community, 26 days leave rising with service + Bank Holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion, Life Cover at 8x your salary, Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary, Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell, Great benefits including 20% off new mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme, Free parking at all offices and sites, Excellent family friendly policies such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave as well as 4 weeks paternity/partner pay, and opportunity for shared parental pay.

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