Tax Accountant

Pure Search; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Pure Search, a leading financial services organisation, seeks a Tax Accountant to join its growing finance function. This role offers a broad experience across direct and indirect taxes within a large, regulated environment.

You will work in a specialist tax team supporting compliance, reporting, governance and process improvements, with hybrid working and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience in tax accounting and VAT compliance.
• Experience with tax governance and controls.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and Pillar Two exposure.
• Experience supporting audits and liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and statutory filings.
• Support current and deferred tax reporting for group and statutory accounts.
• Assist with tax disclosures, audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and Pillar Two compliance activities.
• Prepare withholding tax filings and related compliance obligations.
• Assist with VAT returns and indirect tax compliance matters.
• Contribute to tax governance, controls, policies and process documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and liaise with key stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Active studies towards qualification

Job description

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its growing finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to broaden their experience across both direct and indirect taxes within a large, regulated business environment.

The Opportunity

Working within a specialist tax team, you will support a wide range of tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring the business meets its statutory obligations while contributing to ongoing tax governance and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and statutory tax filings.
• Support current and deferred tax reporting for group and statutory accounts.
• Assist with tax disclosures, audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and Pillar Two compliance activities.
• Prepare withholding tax filings and related compliance obligations.
• Assist with VAT returns and indirect tax compliance matters.
• Contribute to tax governance, controls, policies and process documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and liaise with key stakeholders across the business.
• Monitor tax legislation developments and assess potential impacts on the organisation.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious tax professional who can demonstrate:

• Relevant tax experience gained either in industry or practice.
• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualification (or active studies towards qualification).
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting tax accounting and VAT compliance activities.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Transfer pricing, withholding tax or Pillar Two exposure.
• Experience within financial services, automotive finance or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of tax governance and compliance frameworks.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to both direct and indirect taxes.
• A varied role within a complex and dynamic organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.