UK Tax Compliance Specialist

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence organization as a Compliance Specialist in Bristol, where you will oversee tax compliance and contribute to corporate tax reporting. The role offers flexibility, a competitive salary, and a bonus based on company performance, while also fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 company bonus

Total employer and employee contribution pension up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 26 weeks for enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate taxes and tax reporting.
• Ability to handle all aspects of UK tax compliance.
• Strong technical skills applicable commercially.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tax claims, computations, and returns.
• Supporting monthly tax reporting and auditors' queries.
• Providing technical advice for VAT return preparation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Technical advice

Accountancy knowledge

Strong technical skills

Education

Qualified tax specialist (CTA or ATT)

Job description

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. 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, varies year to year)
• Pension: 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 flexible working 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

The opportunity:

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

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of research & development expenditure credit claims, UK corporation tax computations, PAYE reporting returns (including PSA, P11D(b), share scheme return), and SAO report
• Supporting Central Finance with monthly tax reporting for statutory accounts and auditors' queries
• Providing technical advice for VAT return preparation
• Supporting ad hoc tax compliance projects

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified tax specialist (CTA or ATT) with experience in corporate taxes and tax reporting
• Ability to handle all aspects of UK tax compliance
• Good accountancy knowledge (advantageous)
• Strong technical skills applicable commercially, from practice or industry

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and encourage inclusivity, offering support and adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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