Senior Tax Accountant

Investigo Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo Limited is partnering with a leading national charity to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant. Hybrid UK-based role focusing on tax governance, advisory support and risk management within a complex charitable environment.

You will lead VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid processes, translate legislation for non-finance stakeholders, and collaborate with external advisors and auditors while driving continuous improvement in tax controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Extensive senior tax experience in a large/complex organisation.
• Strong UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid knowledge.
• Experience with partial exemption VAT calculations and returns.
• Proven tax compliance and reporting capabilities.
• Experience liaising with external advisors, auditors and leadership.
• Ability to translate tax legislation for non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building.
• Proactive in risk identification and control improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax governance across the charity's operations.
• Provide practical and commercially focused tax advice.
• Manage VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance.
• Oversee tax risk and controls framework.
• Collaborate with external advisors and auditors.
• Advise senior stakeholders on tax implications.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Senior tax experience

VAT knowledge

Corporation Tax

Gift Aid

Partial exemption

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk & controls

Regulatory understanding

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant Salary: £60-65k per annum Location: Hybrid, UK-based Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (open to candidates seeking part-time 4 days per week) Make a meaningful impact through your expertise We are partnering with a leading national charity seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to provide technical leadership across all aspects of tax compliance, governance and risk management. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation with a significant UK presence, where your expertise will play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital services and programmes. Working within a collaborative Finance function, you will act as the organisation's lead tax specialist, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring robust tax governance and compliance across a complex operating environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will be the organisation's subject matter expert on tax matters, providing practical and commercially focused advice on:

• VAT, including partial exemption calculations and returns.
• Corporation Tax compliance and reporting.
• Gift Aid governance and assurance.
• Tax risk management and controls.
• Tax governance frameworks and policies.
• Legislative and regulatory developments impacting the charity sector.
• Relationships with external tax advisors, auditors and professional bodies.

You will work closely with finance colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are embedded within key operational and strategic decisions, while driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting.

About You

We're looking for an experienced tax professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• You'll likely bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a senior tax role within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid.
• Experience managing partial exemption VAT calculations and returns.
• A track record of delivering accurate tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience working with external advisors, auditors and senior leadership teams.
• The ability to translate complex tax legislation into practical guidance for non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, improving controls and driving continuous improvement.