Senior Tax Accountant in Reading)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading plc based in Berkshire seeks a Tax Accountant to manage tax compliance and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to develop the controls framework, participate in tax planning, and support the growth of junior team members. The position allows for remote work with occasional in-office days.

Qualifications

• Experience of indirect and direct tax.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax planning and review corporation tax returns.
• Lead the development of the compliance framework for tax.
• Prepare accurate financial reporting and ensure external 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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