Tax Accountant

FryerMiles Recruitment Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role offers a unique opportunity to support both UK and international tax compliance for a prestigious firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax regulations and a passion for delivering high-quality work. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance and accuracy in tax matters. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualified experience in tax compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager with personal and partnership tax compliance.
• Prepare and maintain control schedules for tax returns.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

ATT Qualification

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Job description

Overview

Reference: 756

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000/annum

Job Location: United Kingdom - England - South East England - Hampshire - Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 23 April 2025

Tax Accountant - Basingstoke, Hampshire (Hybrid) - £50,000 to £60,000 per year plus benefits

FryerMiles is partnering with a leading international professional services firm in Basingstoke, Hampshire, to recruit a Tax Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role supporting the Tax Manager.

The Tax Accountant is responsible for:

1. Supporting the UK and International Tax Manager in delivering personal and partnership tax compliance for the firm's 146 partners, including former partners, in a timely manner.
2. Preparing and maintaining control schedules to ensure completeness of the population for whom personal tax returns are required, including registration of partners as self-employed for National Insurance and self-assessment, and obtaining HMRC authorisations for the firm to act as a tax agent.
3. Preparing the partners' tax return database, reconciling tax liabilities, tracking the progress and status of tax returns, and analyzing tax payments and pension contributions.
4. Assisting with bi-annual tax payments to HMRC and related accounting.
5. Collaborating with the Partnership Accountant to review partners' tax reserves and contribute to the annual statement process.
6. Communicating with HMRC regarding partners' tax affairs, disclosures, and inquiries.
7. Reviewing payroll and P11D records prepared by external advisors for accuracy and completeness.
8. Supporting employment tax queries and PSA calculations, including expense analysis.
9. Assisting with UK VAT returns, ensuring accurate application and claims.
10. Addressing other taxation queries such as VAT, withholding tax, and IR35.
11. Undertaking training and self-development activities.
12. Supporting other Finance department duties as required.

The ideal candidate should be ATT, ACCA, or ACA qualified with at least 3 years of post-qualified experience in industry, a strong team player, highly motivated, flexible, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, capable of producing high-quality work within deadlines.