UK Tax Accountant

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a UK Tax Accountant to manage tax compliance within the UK business. The role requires a professional with expertise in tax accounting, particularly in corporate tax matters. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, handling HMRC correspondence, and calculating tax estimates. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days

Permanent position

Opportunities on diverse tax matters

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience in corporate tax.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing UK companies' corporation tax returns.
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence.
• Calculating quarterly instalment payments.
• Liaising with external advisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional qualification in tax or accountancy (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Tools

Tax software

Financial systems

Job description

Role Overview

The UK Tax Accountant will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations within the UK business. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in tax accounting and reporting.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a growing, market leader within the leisure industry. The company values expertise and precision in its operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing UK companies' corporation tax returns.
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence.
• Calculating quarterly instalment payments.
• Arranging tax payments.
• Preparing current and deferred tax numbers for statutory accounts.
• Calculating tax estimates for forecasting.
• Liaising with external advisors.
• Preparing PAYE settlement agreement calculations.
• Pillar 2 compliance.
• Transfer Pricing methodology and calculations.

Profile

• A professional qualification in tax or accountancy (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA).
• In-depth knowledge of UK tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience in corporate tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in tax software and financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days.
• A permanent position.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging tax matters.
• A professional and supportive working environment.