Tax Accountant

Our client, a highly regarded brand name with a great reputation for providing a flexible and enjoyable working environment, has an interim need for a talented Tax Accountant to join its team. They are open to either full time or a 4 day per week role, depending on the candidate's preference and will only be expected in the office for 2 days. The role would ideally start the first week of September and run until Dec 2025, but they will be happy to discuss pushing the start date forward a little if needs be.
This team are responsible for managing all aspects of tax compliance, reporting and payment, as well as identifying any tax-savings opportunities and assisting business strategy by providing tax forecasting and analysis.
Main duties include:
* Completing and submitting tax filings including corporation tax, VAT, benefits and share schemes
* Responding to the changing business strategy by providing tax support, ideal and analysis
* Working with advisors in other countries as appropriate
* Understanding the business to identify risks and opportunities
* Forecasting tax exposure
* Preparing accounts notes relating to all sites including on consolidation
* Balance sheet reconciliations
Key skills & experience required:
* ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualified
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Minimum of 3 years corporate tax and/or VAT experience
* Ability to analyse and improve processes
* Effective communication skills and relationship building across Finance and non-Finance
* A keen problem solver, can adapt and show initiative
* Excellent time management
* Positive and proactive attitude
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a bright tax professional to join this market leading organisation for a very long-term contract, where you will be working as part of a high-performing and close-knit team.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.