Tax Accountant

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known financial services firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a qualified Tax Accountant to support tax-related activities and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have corporate tax experience and a strong understanding of UK accounting standards. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including career progression and in-house training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

In-house training

Excellent Annual Leave package

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with corporate tax experience.
• Strong understanding of UK tax principles.
• Experience in producing and reviewing detailed tax-related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support management of tax-related activities across business areas.
• Assist in financial reporting cycles for timely completion.
• Contribute to balance sheet reviews and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with finance teams for consistency and best practice.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and attention to detail.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

Strong understanding of accounting standards and UK tax principles

Proficient in tax-related calculations

Ability to build effective professional relationships

Proficient with digital tools and advanced spreadsheet software

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CTA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Tax Accountant

VANRATH is pleased to be recruiting for a Tax Accountant for a well‑known company in Mid‑Ulster. Due to a recent restructure, my client is now looking to add a qualified accountant to their tax team.

The Benefits

My client has a generous remuneration package on offer, to attract the very best talent in a busy market.

• Competitive salary
• Career progression
• In‑house training from a fantastic finance team
• Excellent Annual Leave package
• Discounted gym membership

The Role

• Support the management of tax‑related activities across various business areas, including preparing required submissions and ensuring accurate reporting to relevant authorities.
• Assist in periodic financial reporting cycles, ensuring information is completed on time and in line with internal and external requirements.
• Contribute to key accounting tasks such as balance sheet reviews, statutory reporting, and compliance‑related documentation.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the finance function to maintain consistency, share best practice, and provide tax or financial insight for wider projects.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and attention to detail while contributing to broader compliance, regulatory, and analytical responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CTA qualified (or qualified by experience) with Corporate tax experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and UK tax principles.
• Experienced in producing and reviewing detailed tax‑related calculations and supporting documentation.
• Confident working with a range of stakeholders and able to build effective professional relationships.
• Highly proficient in digital tools and advanced spreadsheet software, with strong overall IT capability.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accounting and Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence. IND01