Tax Accountant - 9 month FTC

Mountfitchet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charter brokerage based in Greater London is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract starting in January 2026. The role involves managing tax compliance and submissions, liaising with external advisors and tax authorities, and providing guidance on tax matters. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the UK tax regime and experience working within a tax team. The position offers 22 days' holiday, private healthcare, and access to an onsite gym and canteen.

Benefits

22 days' holiday

Free onsite gym

Private healthcare

Onsite car park

Free Breakfast and Lunch

Qualifications

• Experience working in a tax team, ideally with HMRC or in practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Tax regime and experience in other countries is a plus.
• Experience working with external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide information to external tax advisors for compliance.
• Ensure tax submissions are reviewed and filed ahead of deadlines.
• Liaise with tax authorities and maintain control over registrations.
• Support in calculating year end tax provisions.

Skills

Experience working in a tax team

Strong knowledge of UK Tax regime

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Company Description

Established in 1990 in the basement of our Chairman's home, Air Charter Service today employs over 650 people globally, across 40 offices on six continents. We are not just the largest charter brokerage in the world, but also the largest charter family, holding those same values that started this business at the core of everything we do.

We are offering a rare 9-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an experienced Tax Accountant to join our accounts team here at our Surbiton HQ!

Job Description

• Take ownership for managing and providing relevant information to external tax advisors to ensure that Sales Tax and Corporate Income Tax compliance are met.
• Responsible for ensuring all tax submissions are reviewed and filed ahead of the statutory deadline
• Liaise with tax authorities/ external advisors on routine matters and maintain good control over tax registrations
• Support in calculating year end tax provisions and prepare tax disclosures for the accounts
• When required, assist with the auditing of financial statements
• Provide advice and guidance to the business on tax related matters

Qualifications

• You will have experience of working in a tax team, ideally within HMRC or practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK Tax regime and ideally some experience of the tax in at least one other country outside of the UK
• Experience working with external advisors
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Outstanding communications skills with a real can do attitude

Additional Information

** Please note this is a 9 month FTC, please only apply if you are available to start in January 2026 **

• 22 days' holiday per year (increasing to 25 after 1 year of service)
• Free onsite gym with classes
• Free Breakfast and Lunch in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
• Private healthcare and Pension
• 2x "giving back" charitable days per year
• Onsite car park

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