Senior Tax Advisor

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to support the Group Tax Manager and Financial Director in managing tax compliance and accounting. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/ATT/CTA qualified or part-qualified with experience in corporate tax. This role offers flexible/hybrid working and multiple wellness benefits, including a health programme and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible/hybrid model working

Paid training and exams

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate tax or mixed tax role, ideally within a UK-based business.
• Knowledge of corporate tax is essential.
• Familiarity with employment tax and VAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day to day tax compliance queries.
• Manage UK compliance process and tax accounting disclosures.
• Support with process reviews where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Overview

About Us: Established in 1969, Morson Group has grown from a small start-up to a global leader in technical recruitment, with a £1.3 billion turnover. With over 30 offices in the UK and locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and Europe, we’re proud to be the UK’s top technical recruitment agency and the 3rd largest worldwide. We're also honoured to be ranked among the Top 100 Best Large Companies to Work For!

Under the leadership of our CEO, Ged Mason OBE, who took the reins from his father, founder Gerry Mason, nearly a decade ago, we’ve thrived while maintaining the values that make Morson unique. We’re a close-knit, hardworking team that’s grounded in kindness, care, and collaboration. It’s why over 35% of our colleagues have been with us for over 10 years – loyalty and passion run deep at Morson!

Role

We are looking for a Senior Tax Advisor to join our group finance team based in our head office in Salford. The role will report into the Group Tax Manager and provide assistance to the Group Tax Manager and Financial Director with day to day queries and all aspects of tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Group Tax Manager and Financial Director with day to day queries and all aspects of tax compliance.
• Manage UK compliance process and tax accounting disclosures in conjunction with external advisors.
• Support with process reviews where appropriate – both internally and within the supply chain where required.
• Manage relationships with overseas advisors to ensure timely submissions and payment.
• Assist with Group payment on account calculations.
• Assist with VAT compliance across multiple entities, to ensure timely and accurate completion/submission of all Group VAT returns.
• Work with Group HR to review Group P11Ds.
• Work with Group Finance teams to prepare/review Group PSAs, ensuring all available reliefs are utilised to optimise the tax position.
• Support the Financial Operations Manager/wider Group payroll managers/HR with PAYE/NI queries as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc correspondence with HMRC.
• Responsible for working with HR to ensure relevant staff members take part in tax awareness training.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the business and assist the Group in preparation for such changes.
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements, as needed.
• Assist the Bids team with live example of tax processes and other ad-hoc queries.
• Actively involved in supply chain audits to ensure compliance with CCO legislation.
• Assist with any client-driven audits.
• Support recruiters in their role, but provide challenge where appropriate.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA qualified or part-qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Experience in a corporate tax or mixed tax role, ideally within a UK-based business or accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of corporate tax is essential.
• Familiarity with employment tax and VAT is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail.

What you get in return

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible/hybrid model working
• Investment into your learning & development - paid training and exams
• A colleague health and well-being programme
• Free access to onsite gym and discounted gym membership rates
• Rooftop bar & social area access
• Access to meritocracy initiative schemes
• Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services
• Access to free wellbeing apps
• Free parking
• Soon to be built new onsite Coffee House