In-House Tax Senior

Your new company
This is a global property development firm who are an industry leader in their field, and are looking to recruit a mixed tax senior for their head office in Alderley Edge. The firm provides modern housing and apartment solutions that cater for a range of demographics across the UK. The firm are ambitious, and are eager to bring in talented and like-minded individuals to fit in their culture and further help expand the group. They offer excellent career development and progression opportunities for the right person.

Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Tax Senior / Semi-Senior to move in house and progress their career with a global company. The role reports into the Indirect Tax Senior Manager, covering both VAT and Corporate Tax and also some wider taxes when required across the UK and overseas. Your main responsibilities include:

* Providing ad hoc support across all taxes on both tax compliance and tax project work
* To prepare an initial draft of the monthly VAT returns for review by the Senior Manager Indirect Tax Manager, and to undertake control checks.
* Handle some corporation tax returns through inputting trial balances onto the tax system, increasing with responsibility with experience.
* Managing the VAT and corporation tax records and dealing with HMRC correspondence
* To assist with all tax compliance through communication with HMRC eg, VAT registrations and Options to Tax
* To help maintain robust tax records and processes, and to assist in the continual monitoring and review of process/risk register for the purposes of SAO and other governance requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

* Fully or part qualified ATT and / or CTA or equivalent qualifications by experience.
* Either a good knowledge of VAT, along with practical experience of dealing with VAT issues, or experience / awareness of Corporate Tax.
* Willing to learn and keen to develop technical knowledge
* Ability to work to deadlines and take ownership over processes
* Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel

What you'll get in return
The company offers a broad range of benefits for a successful candidate, including:

* Salary of £27,000 to £37,000 depending on experience.
* Study support for further qualifications.
* Free breakfast and lunch on site.
* 22 days holiday per year rising each year, in addition to a Christmas shutdown
* Flexible working and hybrid working available
* A modern, spacious and new office in Cheshire with free parking and good transport routes.
* Exposure to complex, international tax matters with excellent training provided.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on 07501517572 or If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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