Senior Tax Accountant

Marc Daniels; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading, fast-growing plc business as a Tax Accountant in Berkshire with the opportunity for remote work. You'll manage tax compliance, lead tax planning initiatives, and work closely with external advisors. Ideal for those with a CTA qualification and expertise in direct and indirect tax.

Qualifications

• Qualified tax qualification (CTA) and/or ACA or ACCA.
• Experience in indirect and direct tax.
• Demonstrated high level of understanding of the business.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax planning and optimize corporate tax returns.
• Manage group’s tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Lead development of controls framework for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified tax qualification (CTA)

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join a market leading and fast-growing plc business based in Berkshire with an opportunity to work remotely with occasional days in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tax planning, review current structure of corporation tax returns and develop methods to optimise it
• Day to day ownership of the group's tax compliance and reporting activities across direct tax (corporation tax), indirect tax (VAT) and other taxes as applicable.
• Lead on development of the controls framework within the group for compliance, monitoring compliance for SAO effectiveness, establishing best in class processes and controls.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring external tax reporting compliance, through preparation and ownership of Group Finance & Tax Manual, ensuring it is accurate and up-to-date.
• Participate in direct tax and indirect tax planning and strategic initiatives to ensure eradication of inefficiencies.
• To liaise with external tax advisors to ensure timely, effective and efficient tax return filings.
• Responsible for accounting for income taxes, review of tax journals to support monthly reporting, statutory reporting and reconciliation to final CT submission.
• Review of capital spend for eligible expenditure to support capital allowance claim and R&D relief.
• Review of reports and analysis prepared by Tax Accountant
• Submission and payments on a timely basis, including review process of quarterly submissions for Group FD and CFO.
• Support the Tax Accountant with reconciliation and review of HMRC MSS data and monthly PIVA statements and work with the Capital Projects team
• Facilitate the development of junior members of the Group Finance Team by providing coaching and delegation.

Requirements:

• Qualified tax qualification (CTA) and/or Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Experience of indirect and direct tax
• Proven ability to communicate effectively & build relationships at all levels
• Excellent analytical skills, proven level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business.

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