Tax Accountant (In-house)

As Tax Accountant, as part of the internal Group tax function, you will responsible for the preparation of the VAT and corporation tax compliance responsibilities for the UK and ensure that the movements in the statutory accounts are correctly reflected in the tax computations.

The successful candidate will either be a fully qualified accountant or tax practitioner, or be close to qualification. A strong financial background is necessary with experience in financial accounting or tax advantageous. You must be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of tax accounting under relevant accounting standards.

Detailed responsiblities include:

* To prepare accurate corporation tax computations and supporting spreadsheets using SAP information and system-generated reports
* To ensure that data extracted for the statutory accounts is correctly reflected in the tax computations and underlying spreadsheets
* To maintain control over the accuracy of balances and movements reported in the tax pools on an asset by asset basis.
* To reconcile net book values, terminations, additions, depreciation, sales proceeds and provisions reported in the statutory accounts to those reported in the tax computations.
* To ensure capital allowances are claimed in the most tax efficient manner and in line with HMRC legislation.
* Have responsibility for preparation and calculation of the R&D tax credit.
* Prepare and submit the corporation tax return on an annual basis within the statutory deadline.
* Calculate and maintain deferred tax balances on a monthly basis
* Reconcile the corporation tax balance sheet position on a monthly basis
* Prepare and submit current and deferred tax reporting on a quarterly basis
* Reconcile and manage VAT accounts on a monthly basis
* Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC on a quarterly basis
* Provide support to HR for the P11D submission process
* To keep up to date with any relevant changes in direct and indirect tax legislation and apply these to tax processes
* Be involved with any ad-hoc projects/team activities as may be required
* Provide ad hoc support to the Tax Manager as requested