Tax Analyst

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Direct support from Tax Manager

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a renowned UK business to recruit a Tax Analyst who will support its direct and indirect tax compliance, accounting and reporting processes. You will work closely with the Tax Manager to prepare tax returns, reconcile figures to the GL and contribute to tax projects such as Pillar Two and transfer pricing.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills and collaboration with finance and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified through CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by relevant experience.
• Experience preparing direct or indirect tax returns.
• Comfortable producing reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Strong Excel and financial data-handling skills.
• Familiarity with general ledger and finance systems; Sage experience advantageous.
• Able to manage several recurring and statutory deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting calculations and submission-ready packs for direct and indirect tax returns.
• Reconcile tax return figures to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain clear working papers, supporting evidence and audit trails.
• Assist with current and deferred tax calculations and related disclosures.
• Highlight unusual transactions, material movements and potential tax risks.
• Support Pillar Two and transfer pricing workstreams.
• Assist with finance system migration, testing and data validation projects.
• Work across tax and financial reporting to provide additional resilience during key deadlines.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Collaboration

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Job description

A successful, internationally connected business is seeking a Tax Analyst to support its tax compliance, accounting and reporting obligations. Working closely with the Tax Manager, you will prepare tax returns and reconciliations while gaining valuable exposure to technical projects and wider financial reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established commercial organisation operating within a fast-moving, customer-focused sector. The business is investing in its finance function, technology and reporting capabilities as it responds to an evolving international tax environment. This creates an excellent opportunity to join a visible tax and reporting team, develop experience across multiple tax disciplines and contribute to projects such as Pillar Two, transfer pricing and finance systems transformation.

Description

• Prepare supporting calculations and submission-ready packs for direct and indirect tax returns.
• Reconcile tax return figures to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain clear working papers, supporting evidence and audit trails.
• Assist with current and deferred tax calculations and related disclosures.
• Highlight unusual transactions, material movements and potential tax risks.
• Support statutory, group, regulatory and external reporting requirements.
• Extract, validate and manipulate financial data from the general ledger and supporting systems.
• Help improve recurring tax processes, data quality and reporting efficiency.
• Support Pillar Two and transfer pricing workstreams.
• Assist with finance system migration, testing and data validation projects.
• Work across tax and financial reporting to provide additional resilience during key deadlines.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and in accordance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

Profile

• Part-qualified or qualified through CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by relevant experience.
• Previous experience preparing direct or indirect tax returns.
• Comfortable producing reconciliations and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Strong Excel and financial data-handling skills.
• Familiarity with general ledger and finance systems, with Sage experience advantageous.
• Able to manage several recurring and statutory deadlines effectively.
• Methodical and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Interested in developing experience across tax accounting, compliance and financial reporting.
• Confident working collaboratively with finance, tax and wider business stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
• Study support
• Hybrid working.
• Direct support and technical development from an experienced Tax Manager
• Exposure to both direct and indirect taxation
• Practical experience in tax accounting and external reporting
• Involvement in Pillar Two and transfer pricing projects
• Experience supporting a significant finance systems transformation