Tax & Finance Projects Accountant *HYBRID

Officeangels; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Tadworth is seeking a Tax & Finance Projects Accountant to develop your career in tax and financial accounting within a dynamic commercial environment. You'll support VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE/NIC compliance, and prepare tax calculations for financial statements, with hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days WFH after induction) and DOE salary benefits.

This is a full-time role with hours Monday to Friday. Salary: DOE + excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• VAT returns experience and VAT regulation knowledge.
• Understanding of Corporation Tax and tax accounting principles.
• Experience in tax compliance, advisory, practice, commercial finance or HMRC environment.
• Strong Excel and Office skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Skills

VAT returns

Corporation Tax

Tax accounting principles

Excel

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tax & Finance Projects Accountant

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

Location: Tadworth (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 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.

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.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.