Chartered Financial Accountant Gloucester (Hybrid Working) £55k We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client's growing finance team, based in Gloucester. Responsibilities: Coordination of the production of the statutory accounts in advance of the annual audit, ensuring all breakdowns and analysis are completed accurately and in a timely fashion Assist with the preparation of corporation tax computations, whilst providing answers to queries raised by tax advisors Liaising with external auditors, including the collating of information requested by them, both before and during the audit Preparation of VAT/GST returns, for all Group companies that directly fall under the remit of the UK finance team, ensuring compliance with their respective deadlines and keeping on top of changes in legislation Completion of monthly CIS returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy Alongside the Group Financial Controller, liaise with advisers to address taxation issues, including but not limited to: tax office enquiries, transfer pricing, tax risk management, capital allowances, global mobility and employment taxes. Knowledge base to be upskilled accordingly Alongside the Group Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer, input into the annual budget and rolling forecast processes Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave per year (April March) UK bank holidays Life Assurance Company Pension Healthcare cash plan Professional memberships reimbursed Requirements: Fully qualified chartered accountant with minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience. Strong technical grounding in accounting and tax Experience of consolidation accounting is essential Good understanding of VAT, CIS and PAYE Experience of working in a SME business Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with both finance and non-finance staff across the business Advanced Excel skills including ability to understand VLOOKUPs and other Excel data functions