Ready to take your first step into industry?
If you’re working within a Top 20 accountancy firm and considering your first in-house tax role, this opportunity offers broad Group exposure, experienced colleagues and a strong emphasis on coaching and mentoring.
Making the move from practice into industry is an important career step. This role offers the support to make that transition, helping you build on your technical knowledge while developing a deeper understanding of how tax supports a business.
We’re working on behalf of an established international group to recruit a Tax Analyst. You’ll join a close-knit tax team, working alongside the Head of Tax, Tax Managers and colleagues across Finance.
You’ll see your work through from calculation to commercial application, gaining experience across tax compliance, reporting and governance, with guidance as you take on new responsibilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing Corporation Tax returns and quarterly VAT returns.
- Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting.
- Preparing PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations for the UK Group.
- Calculating tax accruals and supporting statutory reporting and tax disclosures.
- Maintaining tax forecasts and contributing to budgeting activities.
- Working with Finance, Legal, Treasury and Risk colleagues to ensure tax considerations inform business decisions.
- Supporting HMRC enquiries, audits and requests for information.
- Responding to tax queries from across the business and providing practical guidance.
- Contributing to key tax projects, including transfer pricing and Senior Accounting Officer requirements.
- Reviewing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and reporting.
About You
This role would particularly suit a tax professional within a Top 20 accountancy firm who is ready to take their first step into industry. Applications from other practice backgrounds are also welcome.
You’ll bring:
- ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification, or progress towards a recognised accounting or tax qualification.
- A good working knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and VAT, with practical compliance experience.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain tax matters to colleagues outside the tax team.
- An organised approach to managing competing deadlines and priorities.
- A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning and improving processes.