Tax Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure organization in Manchester is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their team. This role entails full tax lifecycle management, ensuring tax excellence across multiple business units, and contributing to strategic projects within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private health insurance

Pension and income protection

Hybrid working

Available study support

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CTA.
• Experience in Direct UK taxes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax calculations.
• Support the completion of corporation tax returns.
• Lead preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with month-end close and deferred tax calculations.

Skills

Direct UK taxes

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Tax Accountant - Manchester - £45,000 - £60,000 DOE with Great Benefit Package

Marks Sattin are collaborating with a leading infrastructure organisation in Manchester who are looking for a Tax Accountant to join their team. This is a broad and varied role that covers all aspects of tax reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Ideal for someone looking to make an impact in a complex, fast-paced business environment.

The Role

Working as part of a wider finance function, you'll gain exposure across the full tax lifecycle while contributing to strategic projects and transformation initiatives. You'll play a key part in ensuring tax excellence across multiple business units and reporting entities.

Day to Day:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax calculations for multiple entities
• Support the completion of corporation tax returns
• Lead on the preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Contribute to tax forecasting and strategic planning
• Assist with the month-end close process, including deferred tax calculations
• Work closely with auditors, HMRC, and other group tax teams
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Liaise with stakeholders
• Ad hoc tasks as required

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced in Direct UK taxes
• Strong communication skills & be able to engage with stakeholders
• Effective time management and organisational skills, capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Private health insurance
• Pension and income protection
• Hybrid working - flexibility between office and remote
• Available Study Support
• Plus many more lifestyle benefits

Apply by submitting a copy of your CV or by contacting Aleksandra Taranovskaja | [e-mail]

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.

• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits