Tax Accountant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join a fast-growing, highly entrepreneurial business based in High Wycombe. This role offers hybrid working options (2 days in the office) and excellent progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform tax planning, review current structure of corporation tax returns and develop methods to optimise it.
2. 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.
3. Lead on development of the controls framework within the group for compliance, monitoring compliance for SAO effectiveness, establishing best in class processes and controls.
4. 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.
5. Participate in direct tax and indirect tax planning and strategic initiatives to ensure eradication of inefficiencies.
6. Liaise with external tax advisors to ensure timely, effective and efficient tax return filings.
7. Responsible for accounting for income taxes, review of tax journals to support monthly reporting, statutory reporting and reconciliation to final CT submission.
8. Review of capital spend for eligible expenditure to support capital allowance claim and R&D relief.
9. Review reports and analysis prepared by Tax Accountant.
10. Submission and payments on a timely basis, including review process of quarterly submissions for Group FD and CFO.
11. Support the Tax Accountant with reconciliation and review of HMRC MSS data and monthly PIVA statements and work with the Capital Projects team.
12. Facilitate the development of junior members of the Group Finance Team by providing coaching and delegation.

Requirements:

1. Qualified tax qualification (CTA).
2. Qualified ACA or ACCA with recent Tax experience.
3. Experience of IFRS highly desirable.
4. Proven ability to communicate effectively & build relationships at all levels.
5. Excellent analytical skills, proven level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
6. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business.