Tax Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Tax Accountant to join a forward-thinking company in London. This role involves tax reporting, VAT and CIS return preparation, and driving process improvements. As part of a collaborative team, you'll manage tax compliance and support the implementation of best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UK tax legislation and excellent interpersonal skills. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in the finance team while enjoying a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Sound tax background with knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Experience in VAT return preparation and corporation tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax notes for UK statutory accounts and CbCR reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate all CIS and VAT returns, including registrations.
• Support corporate tax and VAT reconciliation processes.

Skills

UK tax legislation knowledge

VAT return preparation

Corporate tax compliance

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented approach

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Role: Tax Accountant - Frasers Property UK

Location: South Kensington, London - Hybrid Working available (3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive plus generous benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join Frasers Property UK as an integral member of the Tax & Treasury team, working closely with the wider finance team. As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for tax reporting, preparation of VAT and CIS returns across the group, and playing an instrumental role in instilling best practices and driving process improvements for tax. You will act as a true business partner and advisor with a detailed and methodical approach.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to implement ‘best in class’ processes and systems.

What you’ll be doing as a Tax Accountant:

1. Managing tax notes for UK statutory accounts and responsible for CbCR reporting.
2. Assisting with the preparation of monthly/quarterly tax bookings and the quarterly instalment payment advice.
3. Supporting corporate tax and VAT reconciliation processes.
4. Aiding the Tax Manager in managing the outsourced corporation tax compliance process and capital allowances claims.
5. Preparing and coordinating all CIS and VAT returns, including registrations.
6. Preparing withholding tax returns and managing HMRC notices and payments.
7. Managing Luxembourg tax compliance.
8. Working with the wider tax team to support Pillar 2 implementation and risk management.
9. Reviewing current tax processes and documentation to ensure adoption of best practices and suggesting process improvements.

What we’re looking for:

• Sound tax background.
• Knowledge of UK tax legislation, tax accounting, and VAT issues.
• Alignment to cultural values: Collaborative, Respectful, Progressive, and Real.
• Collaborative with a strong sense of accountability to see projects through to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders (internal & external).
• Sleeves rolled up approach: detail-oriented while understanding the big picture.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity: supporting the introduction of best practice systems and processes over time from scratch.
• Ability to work within an open plan and performance culture.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to ensure accuracy and compliance in all tax-related activities.
• Experience of VAT return preparation and familiarity with corporation tax.
• Willingness to learn about real estate.