£60K/yr to £66K/yr
Welwyn Hatfield, England
Contract, Variable

Tax Accountant

Posted by Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited.

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.