Group Tax Accountant

Your new companyMy client is a leading brand within its sector with an excellent reputation. It has a global presence as a group and a new role has become available within their tax team for a Tax Accountant, specialising in UK direct and corporate tax, involvement with projects such as system implementation and BEPS Pillar 2, and ad hoc advisory work. This role could be based in Bournemouth or Basingstoke. This represents an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified tax accountant from the profession with a route to building a career within In-House tax, in a wide-ranging role with the opportunity to develop technically and professionally.Your new roleYou will:

• Report to the UK Tax Manager
• Be responsible for the preparation and submission of UK corporate tax computations.
• Manage the SAO compliance process and support with tax risk management.
• Supporting the Year-end tax reporting process (under IFRS), liaising with global finance staff, external auditors and preparing disclosures for our Group accounts.
• Prepare group effective tax rate and cash tax forecasting throughout the year.
• Manage the statutory reporting tax disclosures (under UK GAAP), working with our external auditors
• Prepare and maintain Transfer Pricing documentation and monitor group wide compliance.
• Support the Groups BEPS 2.0 reporting and compliance obligations
• Provide ad-hoc support and guidance to worldwide sites.
• Respond to any HMRC queries.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate opportunities to maximise tax reliefs.
• Perform scenario analysis to support business decisions.

What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified tax accountant, ACCA, ACA, ATT, CTA or equivalent, trained within the chartered profession, and you may have some in-house experience already. You will need excellent communication skills to liaise with external advisors, but also with senior internal stakeholders, in order to deliver projects and support as needed by the business.What you'll get in returnYou will receive a salary depending on experience up to £60,000 with a wide range of benefits and discounts, full disclosure on application. Hybrid and flexible working options are available, with 3 days in the office.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call James Clark on or email If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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