AddressAbout Sage Homes
Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
Since 2017 we have delivered around 12,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and by 2030 we have committed to deliver 30,000 high-quality affordable homes across the country.
We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for all aspects of tax reporting and compliance and supported by the Tax Assistants, you will deliver various tax returns in a timely and accurate manner across key taxes including VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax. You will help define and drive efficiencies in reporting and compliance processes by bringing innovative ideas to transform existing processes with a view to continuous improvement. This is an exciting role in a growing in-house tax function with development opportunities.
Key Duties include:
- Analysis and co-ordination of data for tax purposes (mainly VAT, CIS and CT)
- Review and preparation of quarterly UK VAT returns
- Manage quarterly CT61 submissions
- Review of SDLT calculations and returns
- Tax accounting – tax provisions and reconciliation of tax accounts
- Review and oversee preparation of CIS return
- Review and oversee preparation PSA returns
- Project work and technical research as necessary
- Tax process improvement
- Implement/maintain SAO regime
- Support, mentor and review work of the Tax Assistants
About you
- Broad subject matter knowledge with focus on VAT, CIS and CT tax gained from working in a similar tax role (in house or practice)
- Real Estate experience preferred but not essential
- Experience in VAT and Employment Taxes is preferred
- High tolerance for change and to embrace change as an opportunity
- Organised with ability to multi task and prioritise workload
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and pride and commitment to the completion of timely and accurate work
- Proficient excel/word/power point skills
- Strong accounting experience
- Fully qualified tax or accounting professional preferred with substantial relevant experience.
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
About the culture
We truly care about the outcomes we deliver; creating safe and environmentally friendly places for people to flourish. And we're curious, passionate and inventive in the way we create social change.
Sage is a fast-paced and supportive environment where ambitious and proactive employees thrive. People are empowered to use their pioneering efforts to grow themselves and our business.
We are proudly committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where the diversity of our people and their ideas are truly valued and we love to see applicants from diverse backgrounds and different walks of life.
