Tax & Finance Projects Accountant *HYBRID

Office Angels; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting for a Tax & Finance Projects Accountant in Epsom. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days WFH after induction) and a full-time schedule.

You will support UK tax matters, including VAT and PAYE/NIC, while gaining exposure to financial accounting, project work and business-critical initiatives. DOE salary with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT returns and VAT regulations.
• Knowledge of Corporation Tax and tax accounting principles.
• Experience in tax compliance, advisory, practice, or commercial finance.
• Understanding of current and deferred tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager with UK tax matters including VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE/NIC compliance.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations for financial statement reporting.
• Assist with half-year and year-end corporation tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns and supporting calculations.
• Manage group relief processes, claims and related payments.
• Produce quarterly VAT returns and ensure ongoing VAT compliance.
• Support the preparation of PAYE Settlement Agreements and incentive scheme reporting.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and balance sheet supporting schedules.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tax software

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Tax & Finance Projects Accountant

Looking to develop your career within tax and financial accounting in a dynamic commercial environment?

Location: Epsom (hybrid working available) (2 days in the office 3 wfh after induction)

Salary: DOE + excellent benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and proactive Tax & Finance Projects Accountant. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of tax disciplines while gaining exposure to financial accounting, project work, and business-critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Tax Manager with UK tax matters including VAT, Corporation Tax and PAYE/NIC compliance.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculations for financial statement reporting.
• Assist with half-year and year-end corporation tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns and supporting calculations.
• Manage group relief processes, claims and related payments.
• Produce quarterly VAT returns and ensure ongoing VAT compliance.
• Support the preparation of PAYE Settlement Agreements and incentive scheme reporting.
• Prepare tax reconciliations and balance sheet supporting schedules.
• Assist with capital allowance calculations and transfer pricing compliance activities.
• Support Senior Accounting Officer compliance processes.
• Liaise with external advisors on tax compliance and regulatory matters.
• Contribute to financial accounting activities, treasury cover and finance-related project work.
• Maintain and improve departmental procedures and controls.

Requirements

• Previous experience preparing VAT returns and working with VAT regulations.
• Working knowledge of Corporation Tax and tax accounting principles.
• Experience within a tax compliance, advisory, practice, commercial finance or HMRC environment.
• Understanding of current and deferred tax accounting.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with tax software and general accounting activities would be advantageous.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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