Senior Tax Accountant ACCA

Jas Gujral; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation based in London is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with at least 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will support the VAT manager, ensure timely VAT return submissions, and collaborate with the tax team on Corporate Income Tax. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with accountancy qualifications like ACCA are essential. This hybrid position offers a salary range of £50K - £65K and is located in St Paul’s, London.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years PQE as a Senior Accountant with ACCA.
• Experience in VAT and Corporate Income Tax preparation.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Support VAT manager and organise the VAT return process.
• Prepare tax returns and complete group tax submissions.
• Complete journal entries for accounting closing.
• Advise on accounting/tax issues and monitor staff tasks.

Skills

Good team player

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

IT skills using Microsoft software (Excel, Word)

Numerical and analytical skills

Ability to resolve complex problems

Extensive accounting and/or tax experience (particularly VAT)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Maths, Statistics, Business or Economics

Accountancy qualifications (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant with ACCA

Our Client is a global organisation with offices in the City of London.

They are looking to recruit Senior Accountant with at least 5 to 7 years PQE with an ACCA.

Summary Profile:

• Support VAT manager, organise the VAT return process and complete VAT return on time. Respond to VAT queries from Company offices and group companies.
• As a member of UK Tax team, support the preparation of the tax return and complete the group tax submission.
• For accounting PIC, complete the accounting closing process of SPC companies.
• Understand the Company’s business and transactions, and complete accounting treatments in collaboration with accounting managers and SSC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the business activities of the company and the designated internal procedures, and be able to maintain the appropriate accounting treatment in collaboration with the SSC (Shared Service Centre) of the Group.
• Complete the necessary journal entries to close the accounting period and internal / external reporting based on the relevant accounting principles / policies.
• Complete Tax related tasks such as Corporate Income Tax and VAT return preparation together with the tax team and external tax advisers.
• Advise the business departments on accounting / tax issues.
• Monitor journal entries and tasks of more junior Accountancy staff.
• Other various tasks related to the Company’s accounting / tax matters based on instruction from the Manager / GM.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Good team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• IT skills using Microsoft software (Excel, Word, etc.) and SAP.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems within strict time constraints.
• Extensive accounting and / or tax experience (particularly VAT) for more than 5 years.

Education:

• Preferably an undergraduate or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Maths, Statistics, Business or Economics.
• Accountancy qualifications, i.e., ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

The position is hybrid and based in the office in St Paul’s London 3 days week.

Salary will be in the range £50K - £65K.

Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.