Senior Tax Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Salary £65,000–£75,000 per year

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for a well-established international business based in Basingstoke. You will own direct tax matters, provide expert advice across the finance function and contribute to the organisation’s tax strategy in a hybrid working environment.

The role offers development opportunities, collaboration with external advisors, and a competitive salary in the £65,000–£75,000 range, plus a generous holiday and pension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a corporate tax role within a UK-based organisation.
• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation, compliance requirements and corporate tax returns.
• Clear, practical tax advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and commercially minded with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continued professional development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Own the management of direct tax matters, ensuring compliance while identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Provide specialist tax advice and support to the wider finance team on complex matters.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders for accurate tax reporting and submissions.
• Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Support development and implementation of the organisation’s tax strategy and growth ambitions.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Corporate tax

UK tax legislation

Job description

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for your next career move within an established and highly regarded organisation? Our client is a well‑established international business operating within a prestigious field, based in Basingstoke. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, the organisation offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant to play a key role within its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take ownership of corporate tax matters, provide expert advice across the business and contribute to the organisation’s wider tax strategy. The role offers a collaborative working environment, genuine opportunities for professional development and a flexible hybrid working model.

What will the Senior Tax Accountant role involve?

• Taking ownership of the management of direct tax matters, ensuring full compliance while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and optimisation
• Providing specialist tax advice and support to the wider finance team on complex and commercially significant tax matters
• Working closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and submissions
• Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their potential impact on the business, ensuring appropriate action is taken
• Supporting the development and implementation of the organisation’s tax strategy, with a focus on effective planning and sustainable business growth
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and communicating complex tax matters in a clear and commercially focused way

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Tax Accountant vacancy

• Proven experience in a corporate tax role within a UK-based organisation
• A strong understanding of UK tax legislation, compliance requirements and corporate tax returns
• The ability to provide clear, practical tax advice to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to work with internal teams and external advisors
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• A commitment to continued professional development and a genuine ambition to progress their career

Additional benefits and information

• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and work‑life balance
• Salary of £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the organisation’s wider tax strategy

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.