Tax Analyst

We Build Homes For Sale Or Rent Across The Country

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:Tax Analyst

Contract Type: 14-month Fixed-Term Contract 35 hours

Salary: Starting from 40649 per annum (London weighted salary) or 36073 per annum (Regional salary) dependant on experience

Grade: 8

Reporting Office: London Stratford or Manchester Trafford

Persona:Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 30th March 2026

Interview Date: W/c 30th April 2026 in-person interview

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Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme and many more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Tax Team at L&Q:

An opportunity has arisen in the Tax Team for a Tax Analyst whilst the existing team member is on secondment.

L&Qs in-house Tax Team has responsibility for the tax affairs of the L&Q Group and ensures that the Groups tax strategy is aligned with its charitable purpose and commercial objectives.

In addition to preparing and filing the L&Q Groups corporation tax returns VAT returns and other tax related filings with HM Revenue & Customs the Tax Team also provides tax advice and support to the business on a wide range of matters.

Reporting to the Tax Manager you will provide support to the Head of Tax Tax Manager and Tax Accountant in relation to the tax affairs of the L&Q Group.

If this sounds like you we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

Day-to-day responsibilities will be primarily focussed on detailed analysis of the tax accounting entries required for the purposes of preparing the monthly/quarterly VAT Returns for review by the Tax Manager/Tax Accountant prior to submission to HMRC in line with set reporting timescales and will include:

Reviewing tax accounting entries to ensure the VAT recovery matches the VAT returns including monthly and quarterly VAT reconciliations to the general ledgers.
Documenting analysing and reporting VAT exceptions and errors for resolution.
Processing requests from departments for new accounts and ensuring that these are set up correctly with regards to the Tax Value Matrix in the ERP system.
Supporting the implementation of the new ERP system and the embedding of new tax processes in respect of the Groups VAT reporting.
Assisting with further developments of the Groups financial information systems for VAT recovery purposes working collaboratively with colleagues across the business as required.
Responding to general tax queries from colleagues on a timely basis with input from the Tax Manager/Tax Accountant as appropriate.

What youll bring:

We are looking for strong interpersonal and organisational skills. You will need to be flexible and adaptable to change and able to work to tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

Strong knowledge of VAT principles including partial exemption as well as practical experience of preparing VAT returns and reconciliations.
Experience of using Unit4 ERP system is highly desirable.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
MS Office skills including advanced knowledge of Excel.
Ability to analyse large volumes of data with accuracy and attention to detail.
Confident communicator at all levels.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email

About L&Q:

Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.

At L&Q we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger and theyre at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit we look at what really matters: your skills experience and potential. Were proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. Were a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and weve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair transparent and consistent. Its all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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Title:Tax AnalystContract Type: 14-month Fixed-Term Contract 35 hoursSalary: Starting from 40649 per annum (London weighted salary) or 36073 per annum (Regional salary) dependant on experienceGrade: 8Reporting Office: London Stratford or Manchester TraffordPersona:Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contrac...