Tax Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Job introduction

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others, and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Are you an individual looking for a new challenge and interested in working for a forward-thinking and dynamic organization? Tarmac is seeking an Assistant Tax Accountant to support our Tax accountant in partnering with relevant key business stakeholders to submit accurate VAT returns in various areas.

About the Role

As the Assistant Tax Accountant, you will assist with providing and reporting effective financial information and management accounting at each month-end and as required throughout the month.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Assisting with the production of VAT, aggregates levy, landfill tax, CIS, intrastats, EC Sales, and Tied Oil returns, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Preparing and posting journals and payments
• Completing high-quality balance sheet reconciliations according to guidelines and schedules
• Assisting with the preparation of tax packs for the UK tax team
• Supporting the assistant manager and team members to deliver month-end close
• Assisting with quarterly balance sheet reviews with business unit finance
• Supporting internal and external audit requests and queries
• Undertaking any ad-hoc analysis or tasks as needed

What we are looking for

It is essential that the Assistant Tax Accountant has relevant accounting experience and/or is actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACA/CIMA/ACCA), with study support provided.

Candidates should demonstrate strong financial acumen, possess intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and be able to work with complex data. You should work well under tight deadlines, escalate issues confidently, have good knowledge of accounting and financial systems, and show strong attention to detail.

Key Stakeholders

You will work closely with internal teams including R2R Assistant Managers, Business Unit Finance teams, Financial Planning & Control, and the UK Tax Team.

Why Tarmac?

You will join a collaborative and innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organization and the broader CRH Group.

Ready to build your future with us?

Apply now and take your next step in a rewarding career.

In addition to the Assistant Tax Accountant role, we offer extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website for discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free, confidential advice
• Participation in our Employee Communities (employee networks), including nine communities such as REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, Menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Click here to find out more. Are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and actively encourage applications from all community sectors.

Please click the apply button to complete your application. Note that we sometimes bring the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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