Tax Accountant - Trinity House Group : Job Details

Job Purpose:To manage communication and compliance processes between the finance team and external tax advisors, ensuring timely responses to queries, accurate record-keeping, and clear reporting of progress and issues to senior finance leadership.Key Responsibilities:

Tax Query Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for advisors regarding tax-related queries and requests.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to all queries, coordinating with relevant internal departments where necessary.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain a comprehensive file (digital and/or physical) of all correspondence, documents, and submissions to/from advisors
• Ensure all documents are correctly indexed and easily retrievable for audit or review purposes.

Status Reporting and Issue Escalation:

• Provide regular updates to the Financial Controller and Finance Director on the status of queries, outstanding actions, and any potential risks or delays.
• Highlight and escalate complex or high-risk issues promptly to senior management.

Compliance Support:

• Assist in ensuring all tax-related submissions comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of information for tax filings, audits, and internal reviews.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple queries and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with tax compliance processes and university finance structures (desirable but not essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document management systems.