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Job Title: Tax Accountant / In-House Tax Manager
Location: Burnley (Hybrid – 3 days on-site)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Recruitment Partner: Robertson Sumner
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading, technology-focused organisation that is:
* Invested in your development, offering clear career paths and training support.
* Promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace, celebrating diverse perspectives and employee-led networks.
* Offering a well-rounded benefits package, including birthday leave, volunteering days, and well-being support.
* Committed to flexible working arrangements, with a hybrid setup supporting work-life balance.
* Driving change and improvement, empowering staff to contribute to automation and process evolution within finance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of the tax function, handling both strategic direction and hands-on tasks.
* Act as primary contact for HMRC, statutory auditors, and external advisors (with support from FP&A leadership).
* Oversee and review UK and international VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Manage employment tax, Intrastat, PPT, FHDDS and other associated tax responsibilities.
* Ensure tax compliance, contributing to risk register maintenance and implementing best practice.
* Investigate and provide guidance on ad-hoc tax issues and legislation changes.
* Support finance automation and improvement initiatives, especially those linked to tax operations.
Key Attributes Required:
* Proven experience in a tax role, with a particular focus on VAT and employment tax.
* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems – SAP preferred.
* Likely to hold a UK tax qualification – ATT, ACA, or CTA.
* High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships.
* A proactive, inquisitive mindset with a passion for learning and adapting.
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal in-house tax position where your expertise will directly influence business operations. Apply now through Robertson Sumner to explore the next step in your tax career.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Computer and Network Security, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services
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