A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join a market leading and fast-growing plc business based in Berkshire with an opportunity to work remotely with occasional days in the office.
Responsibilities:
* Perform tax planning, review current structure of corporation tax returns and develop methods to optimise it
* Day to day ownership of the group's tax compliance and reporting activities across direct tax (corporation tax), indirect tax (VAT) and other taxes as applicable.
* Lead on development of the controls framework within the group for compliance, monitoring compliance for SAO effectiveness, establishing best in class processes and controls.
* Provide clear, accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring external tax reporting compliance, through preparation and ownership of Group Finance & Tax Manual, ensuring it is accurate and up-to-date.
* Participate in direct tax and indirect tax planning and strategic initiatives to ensure eradication of inefficiencies.
* To liaise with external tax advisors to ensure timely, effective and efficient tax return filings.
* Responsible for accounting for income taxes, review of tax journals to support monthly reporting, statutory reporting and reconciliation to final CT submission.
* Review of capital spend for eligible expenditure to support capital allowance claim and R&D relief.
* Review of reports and analysis prepared by Tax Accountant
* Submission and payments on a timely basis, including review process of quarterly submissions for Group FD and CFO.
* Support the Tax Accountant with reconciliation and review of HMRC MSS data and monthly PIVA statements and work with the Capital Projects team
* Facilitate the development of junior members of the Group Finance Team by providing coaching and delegation.
Requirements:
* Qualified tax qualification (CTA) and/or Qualified ACA or ACCA
* Experience of indirect and direct tax
* Proven ability to communicate effectively & build relationships at all levels
* Excellent analytical skills, proven level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business.