Tax Accountant, Project

Jobtailor; Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Tax specialist to support the Tax Manager on taxation matters, prepare IFRS Tax Accounts, and liaise with external advisors. The role covers VAT compliance, BEPS, Alphatax usage, and turning complex tax data into clear reports for HMRC and Japan.

You will work within a commercial environment and contribute to accurate tax accounting. Ideal candidates will have VAT knowledge, Corporation Tax experience, and strong Excel/Alphatax skills, with

Qualifications

• VAT knowledge and ability to prepare VAT returns.
• Experience with partial exemption.
• Knowledge of Corporation Tax.
• Experience in corporate and deferred tax accounting.
• Experience setting up tax affairs for acquisitions is desirable.
• Experience in tax compliance or advisory roles in a commercial environment, HMRC or practice.
• Proficiency in Excel at intermediate/advanced level.
• Alphatax experience is an advantage.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with confidence in presenting.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to work with staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager on taxation matters.
• Produce IFRS Tax Accounts covering current and deferred Corporation Tax for UK subsidiaries.
• Prepare Corporation Tax numbers for half-yearly and yearly reporting.
• Prepare and submit yearly Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC using Alphatax.
• Liaise with external advisors on BEPS and international tax burdens.
• Assist with transfer pricing compliance for UK entities.
• Monitor Group Relief claims and manage losses payments.
• Produce quarterly VAT Returns to ensure VAT compliance.
• Support Making Tax Digital for UK subsidiaries.
• Assist with PAYE Settlement Agreement Claims and Incentive Scheme Reporting.
• Maintain Senior Accounting Officer Compliance for assigned entities.
• Set up tax processes for new entities with Tax Manager support.

Skills

Corporation Tax Accounting

VAT Compliance

Alphatax Proficiency

Tax Compliance Advisory

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Alphatax

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the Tax Manager on matters involving taxation.
• Produce IFRS Tax Accounts covering current and deferred Corporation Tax for certain UK Toyota subsidiaries.
• Prepare Corporation Tax numbers for half-yearly/yearly reporting in CONETS to Japan.
• Prepare, using Alphatax, and submit yearly Corporation Tax Returns to HMRC.
• Liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance with increased international tax burdens, such as the BEPS initiative.
• Assist the Tax Manager in ensuring transfer pricing compliance for certain UK entities.
• Monitor Group Relief claims or surrenders and manage payments for losses from/to other entities.
• Produce quarterly VAT Returns to ensure VAT compliance.
• Support Making Tax Digital for certain UK subsidiaries.
• Assist with preparation and submission of PAYE Settlement Agreement Claims and Incentive Scheme Reporting.
• Maintain the Senior Accounting Officer Compliance process for assigned entities.
• Ensure tax procedures are maintained.
• Set up tax processes for new entities with support from the Tax Manager.

Requirements

• Previous knowledge and understanding of VAT and preparing VAT returns.
• Experience of partial exemption.
• Working knowledge of Corporation Tax.
• Previous experience of working in corporate and deferred tax accounting.
• Experience of setting up tax affairs of acquisitions would be desirable.
• Experience of working in a tax compliance or advisory role within a commercial environment, HMRC or in practice.
• Proficiencies in using Microsoft Office software, including Excel at intermediate/advanced level.
• Experience of using Alphatax is an advantage.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including confidence in presenting.
• Self-motivated and proactive worker.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of staff and external partners.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Corporation Tax, VAT compliance, and tax accounting processes, with a strong focus on supporting tax management and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Proficient in using Alphatax and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to produce accurate tax reports and returns.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Corporation Tax Accounting
• VAT Compliance
• Alphatax Proficiency
• Tax Compliance Advisory
• Time Management

Hard Skills

• Corporation Tax
• VAT Returns
• Deferred Tax Accounting
• Partial Exemption
• Tax Procedures
• Tax Processes Setup
• PAYE Settlement Agreement Claims
• Incentive Scheme Reporting
• Group Relief Claims
• Making Tax Digital

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• HMRC
• BEPS Initiative
• Tax Compliance
• Corporate Tax Accounting
• Commercial Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Alphatax