Group Tax Accountant (Manager title)

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large utilities group is seeking a Group Senior Tax Accountant to manage the corporation tax affairs of the group. This pivotal role ensures compliance with corporate tax legislation, oversees external reporting, and forecasts future tax liabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Tax Manager, review the tax accountant’s work, and implement tax compliance tools. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Paid time off for sickness

Qualifications

• Chartered Tax Adviser qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Corporate Tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax computation timetable and work schedules.
• Negotiate with HMRC on corporate tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax legislation.

Skills

Chartered Tax Adviser qualification

Corporate Tax knowledge

Finance systems skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

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 responsibilty 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 limitsEnsure timetable compliance and statutory deadlines are metReply to all HMRC correspondence on corporate tax mattersNegotiate with HMRC to ensure agreement of tax computationsImplement new tax compliance tools and proceduresExternal Group Reporting (30%)

Agree the half year and year-end tax charge with auditors for both the group and individual companiesMonitor and record the balance sheet position for every UK company in the groupArrange payments to HMRC and between group companiesEnsure that the group completes SAO returns and is compliant in tax disclosuresPrepare annual Pillar 2 and Country by Country reportsGroup Tax Minimisation (20%)

Ensure all claims and elections are submitted to minimise tax liabilitiesReview all computations prepared by the tax accountant for potential tax reduction, prior to submissionAdvise on capital allowances, to identify areas that can be maximised and implement procedures to do soInvestigate, assess and recommend tax planning opportunitiesInvestigate and assess the tax efficiency of mergers and acquisitionsForecasting Future Tax Liabilities (20%)

Forecast the tax liabilities for the whole group for inclusion in Board reportsReconcile tax charges and payments in Shareholder Model and Regulatory model to Group tax ModelUndertake a review of the Group Tax ModelsManage 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 experienceDemonstrable experience and knowledge of Corporate TaxStrong knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheet/database skillsAnalytical ability to handle and interpret financial data with attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and presentation skillsAbility 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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