Tax Accountant (Projects)

London & Quadrant Housing Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Tax Accountant (Projects)

Contracts: Fixed Term Contract - 15 months

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Persona: Agile (20-40% in office and 3-4 days working from home)

Office Location: Stratford, London

Salary: Starting from £ 47,135 per annum depending on experience

Closing date for completed applications: 28th April 2025 at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held in person during w/c 12th May 2025

**Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

An opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join our existing Tax team as we launch our new Finance system - a major milestone in the wider L&Q Transformation Programme.

L&Q's in-house Tax Team has responsibility for the tax affairs of the L&Q Group and ensures that the Group's tax strategy is aligned with its charitable purpose and commercial objectives. In addition to preparing and filing the L&Q Group's corporation tax returns, VAT returns and other tax related filings with HM Revenue & Customs, the Tax Team also provides tax advice and support to the business on a wide range of matters.

Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will provide support to the Head of Tax and the Tax Manager in relation to the tax affairs of the L&Q Group.

Main responsibilities of the new Tax Accountant role will include:

• Documenting, analysing and reporting VAT exceptions and errors for resolution.
• Processing requests from departments for new accounts and ensuring that these are set up correctly with regards to the Tax Value Matrix in the new ERP system.
• Providing advice and guidance to relevant departments on all aspects of the new VAT procedures including the correct methods of accounting for VAT recovery and tax calculation in the new ERP system.
• Detailed analysis of the tax accounting entries required for the purposes of preparing the monthly/quarterly VAT Returns for review by the Tax Manager prior to submission to HMRC in line with set reporting timescales.
• Reconciliation of the VAT Returns to the general ledgers.
• Assisting with the provision of tax information to external auditors during interim and annual audit including the provision of background information on certain areas.
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual corporation tax returns and corporation tax quarterly instalment payment calculations.
• Responding to general tax queries from colleagues on a timely basis with input from the Head of Tax/Tax Manager as appropriate.

We are looking for strong interpersonal and organisational skills. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to change and able to work to tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

• Professional accounting and/or tax qualification.
• Knowledge of general VAT principles, including partial exemption, as well as experience of preparing VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Experience of using Unit4 ERP system is highly desirable.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• MS Office skills including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

Why Work for L&Q?

L&Q is not just a workplace; it's a community. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women and certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer an environment where everyone can thrive.

The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: Double contribution up to 6%.
• Health Cash Plan: Claim money towards different types of medical services, and access other health and well-being offers.
• Life Assurance: Generous non-contributory coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it.
• Recognition Bonus Scheme: Spot awards for outstanding contributions.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Designed to help you balance work and family life.
• Diverse Networking Groups: Join groups like Ability, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum.
• Volunteer Time: Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice.
• Learning & Development: Commitment to your professional growth.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with a commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.