Tax Accountant

Your tasks

Reporting into the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, and supporting the wider business with tax-related matters. You'll work closely with finance stakeholders across the organisation, providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance across UK and international tax obligations.

• Preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns.
• Preparation of current and deferred tax calculations under UK GAAP and group reporting requirements.
• Monthly tax provisioning and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Management of group relief and quarterly tax payment forecasting.
• Supporting VAT compliance and related tax filings.
• Liaising with external advisors on international tax matters.
• Assisting with tax audits, investigations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Providing tax guidance and support to finance and operational teams.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within the tax function.

Requirements

Key Skills and Experience

• Newly qualified CTA, ACA, ACCA, ATT or equivalent.
• Ideally qualified and trained within an in-house tax environment.
• Strong understanding of corporation tax compliance and tax accounting.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102); exposure to US GAAP would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Proactive, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities

Other

Tax Accountant (In House) - London (City) · £60K - £65K + Benefits Hybrid working 1 - 2 days office p/w A leading international business is seeking a newly qualified tax professional to join its finance team as a Tax Reporting Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their in-house tax career within a complex, multi-entity environment.