Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant / Manchester / Salary £50,000 / Hybrid Working / Annual Bonus / Permanent Role 

Tax Accountant Role Overview

As the Tax Accountant you will deliver a range of tax compliance and advisory services across all taxes, including: preparation of UK Corporation Tax and VAT returns; overseeing the preparation of overseas tax returns and related disclosures; completion of internal monthly tax reporting; calculation of statutory tax accounting positions and disclosures for group and subsidiary accounts, plus the opportunity to assist the wider business on ad hoc tax matters and projects

Tax Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare the annual Corporation Tax returns using tax software (OneSource) and related transfer pricing / BEPS documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of overseas Corporation Tax and VAT returns prepared by external advisors.
• Complete current and deferred tax charge calculations and related year end tax disclosures for the group’s financial statements.
• Prepare their Group VAT returns, incorporating calculations aligned to our Retail Scheme, Partial Exemption and VAT Bad Debt Relief methodologies.
• Complete period end processes and monthly reporting for Tax, including VAT calculations, balance sheet reconciliations and tracking progress on external tax engagements.
• Critically review existing tax processes, adopting a continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain accurate tax cash flow forecasting and assist in preparation of tax forecasts and budgets
• Liaison with HMRC, statutory auditors and external advisors
• Assist with the maintenance of the group’s tax governance and control processes including updating the Tax Strategy, Risk Register and SAO processes and developing their tax risk framework.
• Assist with the identification of potential tax risks and opportunities and provision of tax advice to the business.
• Act as an ambassador for Finance and Tax, proactively developing internal and external networks with relevant stakeholders to improve your knowledge and experience

Tax Accountant Experience Required

• Experience with business tax compliance, including preparation of Corporation Tax and VAT returns.
• Fully or part-qualified accountant. 
• Knowledge of relevant Corporation Tax and VAT issues, with particular experience of external audit requirements.
• Experience of tax accounting and disclosures for consolidated groups.
• Excellent data management and processing skills.
• The desire to build relationships, learn and develop.
• 3years+ relevant experience
• Experience of using Oracle Cloud, Corporation Tax software (OneSource / Alphatax) and VAT MTD knowledge beneficial, but not a requirement

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