Tax Accountant - In-house - Gleeson Recruitment Group : Job Details
Tax Accountant - In-house
Gleeson Recruitment GroupJob Location : West Midlands (Region), UK
Looking for your first move in-house?
This is a newly created role where you'll be an integral part of the finance function, supporting the Head of Tax & CFO. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of tax filings, with a focus on VAT and Construction Industry Scheme withholding tax.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance Oversight: Ensure tax filings and processes are compliant, robust, and technically accurate.
Process and Efficiency Improvements: Review and implement process and tax efficiency savings across all business taxes.
Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of VAT and CIS returns and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, addressing complex issues.
Tax Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated on relevant indirect tax matters, including VAT and CIS, and provide guidance to the wider business.
Collaboration and Issue Resolution: Collaborate with the business and external experts to discuss and resolve tax-related issues.
Process Documentation and Improvement: Drive process documentation and improvements to enhance efficiency.
Accounting Systems Maintenance: Ensure accounting systems and processes are up to date from a tax technical perspective.
HMRC Filing Disclosures: Own the preparation of HMRC filing disclosures.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Maintain and reconcile tax balances held on the group's Balance Sheet on a monthly basis.
Supporting Finance Functions: Assist in providing technical tax training across the business and support accounting activities as needed.
Communication:
- Maintain open communication across the business.
- Display innovation by planning changes and improvements where appropriate.
- Participate in necessary training to fulfill job duties effectively.
Key Performance Objectives:
- Develop and maintain a robust tax and accounting control environment.
- Ensure all tax filings and reconciliations are accurate and up to date.
- Release deliverables in a timely manner.
- Provide accurate training and guidance to the business.
- Achieve a low-risk rating from HMRC.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- CTA qualified or equivalent with 2-3 years post-qualified experience.
- Prior experience in an Indirect Tax role, ideally with CIS experience.
- Proficient user of accounting systems and Excel.
- Strong understanding of tax risk and controls.
- Experience within the Construction or House Building sector is advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to challenge assumptions.
- Focused on delivering objectives and deadline-driven.
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
- Professional attitude with a high level of enthusiasm.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to specialise in tax compliance within a supportive team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Chance to make a significant impact on tax compliance strategies.
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're a driven accountant ready to specialise in tax compliance and contribute to our dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
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Salary : 60000 - 65000
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