Tax Accountant

Hertfordshire | £55,000–£60,000 + Bonus | Hybrid – 3 Days Office

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Accountant to join the finance team of a large, successful and established international business.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, you’ll play a key role in supporting the organisation across its UK tax obligations, with particular focus on corporation tax, VAT, tax reporting and compliance. You’ll also support and help develop a Tax Assistant.

This is a broad role offering exposure across both compliance and wider commercial tax matters, working closely with senior finance stakeholders, external advisers and HMRC.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing quarterly tax calculations based on forecasts and budgets
• Producing corporation tax computations and returns for approximately 12 entities
• Preparing annual IFRS 101 and IFRS 102 corporate tax disclosures
• Analysing tax data and undertaking tax sensitivity assessments
• Supporting the Head of Tax throughout the tax compliance process
• Developing your knowledge across VAT and Customs duties, including property VAT
• Supporting PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting
• Working with Alphatax and other finance/tax systems
• Liaising with external advisers and HMRC
• Providing guidance, support and development to a Tax Assistant
• Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business
• Supporting ad hoc tax projects and keeping up to date with relevant legislation

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• ATT, ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification (or equivalent) with post-qualified experience
• Strong exposure to corporation tax and VAT
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Experience with Alphatax, CODA, Coupa or Concur would be advantageous

Package

Salary of £55,000–£60,000, plus performance-related bonus and a strong benefits package

The role will operate on a hybrid basis following induction and training, with three days per week based in the Hertfordshire office and occasional travel to other UK locations as required.

Interested? Apply now or contact Liz Hawkins at SRM Recruitment for a confidential discussion.