UK Tax Compliance Specialist

MBDA; Bolton Croft; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense organization as a Compliance Specialist in the Tax team, where you will oversee all aspects of UK tax compliance. You'll be part of a hybrid working pattern, offering competitive salary and benefits including bonuses, flexi leave, and enhanced parental leave in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Corporate Taxes and tax reporting.
• Ability to manage all aspects of UK Tax compliance.
• Experience in industry or practice with strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents for tax compliance, including Corporation Tax Computations.
• Supporting Monthly Tax Reporting and audits.
• Providing advice for VAT Return Preparation.

Skills

Corporate Taxes

Tax Reporting

Technical Skills

Accountancy Knowledge

Education

CTA or ATT qualified

Job description

Bolton

Join our Tax team as a Compliance Specialist, overseeing all tax compliance matters.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working pattern: 2-3 days per week in the office.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more at our site

The opportunity:

MBDA seeks a UK Tax Compliance Specialist to assist with all aspects of UK tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing documents for review, including Research & Development Expenditure Credit Claims, UK Corporation Tax Computations, PAYE reporting returns (PSA, P11D(b), share scheme return), and SAO report.
• Supporting Central Finance with Monthly Tax Reporting for statutory accounts and audits.
• Providing technical advice for VAT Return Preparation.
• Supporting ad hoc tax compliance projects for the Head of UK Tax Compliance & Customs.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified tax specialist (CTA or ATT) with proven experience in Corporate Taxes and tax reporting.
• Ability to manage all aspects of UK Tax compliance.
• Good accountancy knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience in industry or practice with strong technical skills applicable commercially.

Our company: "Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given."

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces globally. We partner with governments to defend our nations.

We foster diverse employee-led networks, including: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.

We value everyone's uniqueness and encourage open communication for support or adjustments during recruitment.

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