As Interim Tax Accountant 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 be a fully qualified accountant or tax practitioner. Experience in financial accounting and tax is a requirement to ensure value is added from day one. 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 and VAT accounts on a monthly basis
* Provide support to HR for the P11D submission process
* Be involved with any ad-hoc projects/team activities as may be required
* Provide ad hoc support to the Tax Manager as requested