Tax Accountant

To prepare or assist in the UK corporate tax and VAT compliance cycle for a number of companies, including group reporting, statutory accounts, taxation returns & computations and instalment payments.

Client Details

The client is one of the largest and oldest shipping companies in the world with over $20 billion in turnover. With a recent merger, they've gained further market dominance and are expanding as a result. This is a very exciting time to join and the progression opportunities are endless.

Description

The key responsibilities are:

• Preparation or assistance in a selection of UK tax returns, instalment payments, joint amended returns, tax group relief and other aspects of UK tax compliance for the group

• Preparation or assistance of corporation tax and deferred tax calculations and related tax notes for inclusion in the statutory accounts of UK companies

• Review of the draft statutory accounts for accuracy and consistency

• Assistance with the tax accounting and reporting performed by the financial controllers of our UK companies including group reporting on quarterly/half yearly/yearly basis

• Preparation or assistance in the preparation of monthly/quarterly UK VAT returns

• Assist in maintaining a good working relationship with the UK tax authorities through written and verbal correspondence and at the annual CRM meeting

• Involvement in audit, year-end and statutory accounts tax processes and procedures

• Involvement in tax forecasting processes and procedures and reviewing tax forecasts prepared by companies/branches

• Provide tax input into key accounting projects such as financial reporting under IFRS, compliance with SOX and accounting system changes

• Assistance with HMRC enquiries

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be part-qualified (ACA, ACCA OR ATT) with experience of working in a tax and/or accounts-based role or a person with strong accounting and tax experience and knowledge acquired in the profession or industry/commerce

• Have excellent attention for detail and be determined

• Be energetic, questioning and proactive

• Be a strong user of Microsoft office

• Have sound communication and presentation skills, both spoken and written, to be able to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with finance and non-finance people

• Have good interpersonal and people management skills.

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work streams

• Have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Have a strong desire to learn and ambition to pursue a tax career

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• A salary up to £35k
• Study support
• Season Ticket Loan
• Private Healthcare