Tax Specialist

As a Tax Specialist you will be working directly with the Tax Manager on all tax-related matters within the Group. You will be providing assistance with day-to-day queries managing tax cash flows delivering cross-tax compliance supporting the maintenance and management of the Groups tax policies procedures and documentation assisting with Research and Development Claims and Capital Allowances claims and supporting the delivery of project-based tax advice.

This role will involve supporting the Tax Manager the Group Finance Director and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with UK tax laws and regulations. This includes supporting the Group Financial Director and Chief Financial Officer under the SAO regime.

This is a great role for a Tax Senior/Assistant Manager seeking their first move into an in-house industry role who already has 3-5 years UK Tax experience and is looking to develop further in-house. The Tax team is a close-knit team forming part of an award-winning wider Finance Team in a thriving and successful business.

As a Tax Specialist we are looking for someone to: 

• Support the Tax Manager with all aspects of corporation tax compliance including preparation review and filing of tax returns.
• Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for financial reporting purposes ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Partner with and provide tax input to the wider business including Treasury HR Procurement and Group Technology Services (IT).
• Deliver tax projects and initiatives as required.
• Assist the process of identifying and assessing R&D tax relief opportunities working closely with the Tax Manager and relevant departments to gather necessary information and documentation.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation and regulations working with the Tax Manager to assess their impact on the organization and support the implementation of necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external tax advisors auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Support VAT compliance activities including preparation and submission of VAT returns ensuring accuracy and timely filing.

Qualifications :

Essential

• ACA and/or CTA (or equivalent) qualified
• Proven experience working in a practice corporation tax role supporting larger clients.
• Experience using corporation tax software (Alphatax Alphatax cloud OneSource/Digita)
• Good understanding of tax accounting
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong focus on the quality of work with attention to detail
• Desire to learn and develop new skills
• Organised and efficient with an ability to work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines

Additional Information :

Together embraces diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.

If you feel youd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process please dont hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference financial and criminal record checks.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time