Tax Accountant, Market-Leading Organisation, Edinburgh, c. £45, 000 - £50, 000

Tax Accountant, Market-Leading Organisation, Edinburgh, c. £45,000 - £50,000

Your new company
Hays Taxation is proud to represent a market-leading industry organisation in order to recruit for a Tax Accountant. Joining a successful business with a first class market reputation in its field, this is an exciting and newly created role geared to support the Senior Tax Manager as the organisation continues its consistent development. With a collaborative and forward thinking approach the organisation offers career development and the opportunity to utilise initiative and creativity in relation to varied projects.

Your new role
As the Tax Accountant you will ensure efficient and accurate delivery of tax compliance and reporting for a diverse number of entities and projects. This covers Corporate Tax, VAT and Employment Tax, ensuring the business is aware of any relevant legislative developments and their potential impact. Further to this, you will be involved in the improvement of operational tax processes, in particular facilitating the move towards a digital tax function, and the efficiency of communication between the function and various business areas and external advisers. A fundamental element of the role will be to work closely with the finance team in addition to other tax professionals at other offices.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful applicant will be Accountancy and/or Tax qualified with strong experience of operating within a large accounting firm and/or in a similar role within industry. You will have excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and to your own initiative to deliver to deadlines. Your communication skills are paramount and you will have proven success liaising with individuals at all levels and from multiple business areas. A knowledge of both Corporate Tax and VAT will enhance your application.

What you'll get in return
In addition to working for a market-leading organisation, you will receive a salary of approximately £45,000 to £50,000. Further to this, you will receive a company pension, 25 days annual leave plus statutory days, a range of flexible benefits, and up to 10% bonus.

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 to Madeleine French. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Equally, if you know a tax professional who would be interested in learning more, refer them for the chance to win up to £300 in retail vouchers.

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