Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Group Tax Manager in ensuring accurate and timely compliance with all tax-related requirements. They will assist in tax planning, reporting, and the preparation of tax returns, along with identifying opportunities for tax savings and mitigating risks related to tax matters. This role may involve liaising with external tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and other departments within the organisation. The opportunity to study toward professional tax or accounting qualification with company support.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Providing external tax advisers with supporting documentation for tax filings – Corporation tax, R&D claims, Transfer Pricing Reviews.
• Preparation and submission quarterly VAT returns Reviewed by Group Tax Manager.
• Preparation and submission PSA and supporting documents.
• Preparation of US sales tax reporting using Avalara software.
• Assisting with the compliance relating to IR35, Forms P11D, Short Term Business Visitors, non-UK based employees and other employment tax issues.
• Assisting in the documentation of tax processes and procedures considering possible future obligations to comply with Senior Accounting Officer Regime.

Tax Reporting:

• Assisting with tax provisions for group forecasting and for Parent company reporting.
• Providing support for the tax notes and tax provisions included in financial statements including deferred tax.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of tax expenses and obligations.
• Collaborate with the finance and accounting teams to ensure tax data aligns with financial statements.

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Assist in managing tax audits, including responding to queries from tax authorities.
• Analyse changes in tax legislation and their impact on the business

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are factored into key business decisions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors to address complex tax issues.

Tax Risk Management:

• Identify and evaluate tax risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide support for external advisers on managing tax risks in business operations, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Good understanding of financial systems
• Effective communicator with internal and external parties.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Open to pursuing further professional qualifications.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

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