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Tax Accountant

Every Step Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Every Step Recruitment is seeking a Tax Accountant for their client, focusing on VAT and Tax reporting, including Corporation Tax computations and Returns.
  • The role requires managing indirect tax compliance and submissions, with an emphasis on ensuring adherence to tax authority deadlines.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in taxation, with qualifications such as ATT, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA preferred.
  • The position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £55,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Strong skills in MS Excel, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a fast-paced business environment are essential for this office-based role.

Here at Every Step Recruitment, Finance & Accountancy, we are delighted to be supporting our Client with their requirement for a Tax Accountant. The successful Candidate will play a pivotal role in the VAT and Tax reporting for the Group, covering Corporation Tax computations and Returns with a heavy focus on Indirect taxes compliance and submissions.Please note, this is an office-based role Monday to Friday. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Working across all areas of taxation including corporation tax, indirect tax, direct tax, capital allowances, tax strategy, tax risk and tax compliance
  • Corporation Tax and VAT Returns for the Group; ensuring payments are made in accordance with tax authorities deadlines
  • Performing quarterly VAT reviews - minimising VAT liabilities and ensuring compliance
  • Quarterly GAAP and US GAAP reporting
  • Ensuring the Company is fully compliant with the latest tax legislation
  • Managing tax audits and liaising with tax authorities to resolve any queries
  • Ad hoc tax reporting and advisory work

Skills and attributes required:

  • ATT / ACCA / ACA or CIMA Qualified (preferred)
  • A solid understanding of VAT regulations and UK Corporate Tax
  • Experience of both Indirect and Direct tax
  • Previous experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume business (preferred)
  • US GAAP accounting experience (preferred)
  • Ability to work at pace and to strict deadlines
  • Strong MS Excel skills - to include Vlookups, Pivot Tables and the ability to manipulate large data sets
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

If you believe you have the required skills and attributes to successfully undertake this Tax Accountant role and would like to hear more - we would certainly welcome your application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.