Tax Accountant

Graham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Group Direct Tax Accountant in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. This permanent opportunity involves managing indirect tax compliance and delivering insights across the organization. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CTA qualified and have proven experience in UK VAT. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work creatively with teams are essential. Benefits include subsidized private medical cover, life assurance, and significant annual leave.

Benefits

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

Qualifications

• Tax experience ideally gained in a Big 4 firm or a large corporate environment.
• An interest in developing UK and Irish direct tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative changes and advise on their impact to the business.
• Manage indirect tax compliance, including VAT and customs obligations.
• Ensure VAT processes are effective and compliant.
• Communicate with HMRC and Revenue Commissioners on VAT-related matters.

Skills

Strong technical proficiency in UK VAT and indirect tax compliance

Excellent numerical and technical analysis skills

Good knowledge of systems and IT

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Drive and determination

Ability to prioritise under tight deadlines

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA Qualified

Job description

GROUP DIRECT TAX ACCOUNTANT

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY

LOCATION: Hillsborough, Northern Ireland

Benefits: Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We are pleased to bring this rare opportunity to you, as we look to recruit a Tax Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to join our in‑house team and take ownership of indirect tax matters across a dynamic, predominantly UK‑based group with operations in Ireland. The role offers a strong compliance foundation while providing genuine scope to broaden your experience through advisory work, cross‑border VAT issues, and project involvement.

You will work closely with finance and operational teams, developing a business partnering approach and making a real impact on how the Group manages indirect tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative changes and advise on their impact to the business.
• Manage all aspects of indirect tax compliance, including VAT and customs obligations.
• Ensure VAT processes are carried out effectively, including preparation of VAT workings, reconciliations, and incorporation into Group VAT returns.
• Analyse and complete Group VAT returns; coordinate other indirect tax filings.
• Handle customs and Northern Ireland protocol requirements, including preparing and submitting Trader Support Service (TSS) declarations.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for VAT recovery, customs declarations, and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to HMRC and Revenue Commissioners deadlines for indirect tax filings.
• Provide finance and operational teams with indirect tax and CIS guidance, training, and process improvements.
• Support Finance in ensuring CIS compliance is accurate and complete.
• Communicate with HMRC and Revenue Commissioners on VAT, CIS/RCT, and import‑related matters.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely audit information.
• Collaborate with internal and external tax services to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Support implementation and optimisation of tax technology and automation tools.
• Provide support to the Tax Manager with year‑end financial accounting calculations and computations.
• Assist the Tax Manager with project work, cross‑functional initiatives, and ad hoc technical matters.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Tax Accountant and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Person Specification

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CTA Qualified
• Strong technical proficiency in UK VAT and indirect tax compliance
• An interest in developing UK and Irish direct tax knowledge
• Tax experience ideally gained in a Big 4 professional practice firm or from a large corporate environment

Desirable

• Construction experience
• In‑house tax experience
• Familiarity with customs procedures, post‑Brexit VAT rules and the Windsor Framework
• Experience with indirect tax technology or automation tools

Competencies Required

• Excellent numerical and technical analysis skills
• Good knowledge of systems and IT
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Drive and determination
• Ability to prioritise and work on tight deadlines to ensure that compliance requirements are met accurately and on time

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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