Senior Uk Tax And Compliance Accountant

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 335,000 - 446,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Long-term role across 12-company group

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a Senior UK Tax and Compliance Accountant to work remotely from South Africa, 20 hours per week, with UK mornings in 09:00–13:00 UK time. You will own statutory filings and compliance across a 12-company portfolio, reporting to the Head of Finance, and support group-level tax planning.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years UK tax/compliance experience, solid CT/VAT/PAYE knowledge, and a finalist professional qualification. ATT/CTA and multi-entity experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Five plus years in UK tax and compliance in a UK practise or SA team serving UK clients.
• Proven experience preparing UK corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Experience preparing UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of UK PAYE and National Insurance incl. RTI, P11Ds, payroll year-end.
• Relevant professional qualification finalist: ACCA, ACA, CA(SA), CIMA, ATT, or CTA.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600 returns for 12 companies; manage group relief and intercompany positions.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns under Making Tax Digital for all entities.
• Oversee PAYE and National Insurance compliance, including RTI submissions and payroll year-end.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 or FRS 105 and maintain Companies House filings.
• Maintain a group compliance calendar to ensure deadlines are met and penalties avoided.
• Identify tax risks and provide written planning recommendations to Head of Finance.

Skills

UK tax & compliance

VAT compliance

PAYE knowledge

Statutory filings

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA(SA)/CIMA/ATT/CTA finalist

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior UK Tax and Compliance Accountant

Salary: R30 000 - R40 000 per month

Our client, an established UK group operating 12 limited companies, is looking for a Senior UK Tax and Compliance Accountant to join them on a permanent part-time basis, working remotely from South Africa. Working directly alongside the Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of statutory filings and compliance across the entire group, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and Companies House submissions. This role is designed for an experienced professional who already manages UK compliance day to day and wants group-level responsibility.

What you will do

• Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600 returns for 12 companies, including group relief and intercompany positions.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns under Making Tax Digital across all group entities.
• Oversee PAYE and National Insurance compliance, including RTI submissions, P11Ds, directors' NI, and payroll year-end.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 or FRS 105 and maintain all Companies House filings, including confirmation statements, PSC registers, and accounts.
• Maintain and run the group's compliance calendar to ensure zero missed deadlines or penalties.
• Identify tax risks and provide clear, written planning recommendations directly to the Head of Finance.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in UK tax and compliance within a UK accountancy practice or a South African team serving UK clients.
• Proven track record of preparing UK corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Direct experience preparing and submitting UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital across multiple entities.
• Strong working knowledge of UK PAYE and National Insurance, covering RTI, P11Ds, and payroll year-end procedures.
• A relevant professional qualification or finalist status: ACCA, ACA, CA(SA), CIMA, ATT, or CTA.
• High attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and the discipline to work independently.

Nice to have

• Full ATT or CTA qualification.
• Practical experience handling multi-entity accounts in Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
• Exposure to group structures, consolidations, group relief, and intercompany reconciliations.

What is on offer

• R30 000 - R40 000 per month.
• Part-time hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working UK mornings from 09:00 to 13:00 UK time (11:00 to 15:00 SAST).
• Fully remote setup from South Africa.
• A long-term, stable role with genuine ownership across a 12-company portfolio, backed by ongoing support from our agency team.