Tax Accountant

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are engaged with a longstanding client to source a Tax Accountant. This staff position will join an international business with a high-performing, first-class tax team where mentorship and development are offered. This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified or newly qualified corporate tax professional to work with a knowledgeable and experienced tax team.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting:

  • Preparation of UK companies tax returns on AlphaTax
  • Preparation of divisional tax reporting and accounting and statutory accounts tax disclosures
  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Overview of compliance in non-UK jurisdictions (assurance)
  • Adhere to Tax strategy and policy
  • Ensure SAO compliance including audits and preparation of documentation
  • Preparation of PSA calculations and ensure returns compliant and minimising costs to the business
  • Approve relocation expenditure in accordance with HMRC guidance and collate for inclusion in P11D/PSA submissions

Advisory:

  • Support Tax Team, ensuring companies comply with global transfer pricing policies and supply requested information
  • Advise the business on the correct treatment of VAT for both sales and purchases
  • Ensure VAT Control schedules are completed for all material contracts
  • Assist with employment tax queries from the business to provide advice to relevant entities ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all taxes

Business Support:

  • Act as central point of review and control for any systems changes impacting tax
  • Continuous review of processes to identify opportunities for improvements
  • Build relationships with operations, Commercial and HR to ensure they seek tax advice where required
  • Support compliance with Facilitation of Tax Evasion legislation, working with the business to operate practical controls
  • Ensure compliance with IR35 guidelines, reviewing assessments completed by contractors
  • Support business with indirect tax compliance and advisory (training can be provided where required)

Background and Experience:

  • Qualified or part qualified: ICAS / ACCA / CTA / ATT (or equivalent)
  • Good general UK tax knowledge (corporation tax, VAT, employment tax)
  • Tax experience in practice or industry (oil & gas services experience desirable)

If you’re interested in a working within a strong tax function, please apply. Study support will be offered to candidates’ who are part qualified and actively studying.

Next Steps

Please apply here with a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Lois Dobbie at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment on 07841032760 or lois.dobbie@cooperparry.com.