Tax & Financial Accountant - 18 Months FTC
* Full-time
At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.
We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on-demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research.
This is an 18 months full-time contract based in our Colchester office (hybrid working).
The Tax & Financial Accounting team is a global team responsible for the preparation and submission of indirect and direct tax filings, statutory account filings and treasury back office functions. The role will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service delivery in line with agreed timelines.
You must ensure that all company policies are adhered to while providing an excellent level of service to all Informa customers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and submit VAT returns to a high standard in line with timetable, this includes both UK and overseas VAT returns
* Prepare and submit EC Sales lists
* Ensure all relevant queries are followed up in a timely manner
* Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard and to deadline
* Prepare annual PSA return
* Prepare and review total tax contributions for direct and indirect taxes
* Assist with the preparation and submission of corporation tax and withholding tax returns
* Complete detailed analysis of general ledger codes for use in the tax returns
* Assist with obtaining certificates of residence from tax authorities
* Prepare draft statutory accounts with clear and concise working files
* Assist with the iXBRL tagging of the statutory accounts
* Assist with posting, reporting and any other work associated with dormant and non-trading entities
* Prepare and review National Statistic returns
* Assist with the review of Assistant Accountants work as required
* Assist with the daily and monthly treasury back office processes
* Assist with monitoring team inboxes and responding on a timely basis including adhoc VAT, financial compliance and withholding tax queries
* Assist with system testing for VAT rule changes and setting up new VAT registrations across the world
* Assist with preparation of information for internal and external stakeholders on an adhoc basis
* Assist with adhoc project work as required
Skills & Abilities:
* Good working knowledge and understanding of Shared Service Centre processes and how these fit into the wider environment
* Good understanding of all Tax & Financial Accounting best practices, people, processes and technology
* Ability to manage own deadlines and priorities, whilst delivering a high standard of work and supporting junior members when they require assistance.
* Good communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internal departments and key contacts
* Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook are essential
* Ability to complete a variety of related tasks
* Pro-actively solve problems
* Organised, diligent with attention to detail
* Strong academic background, Accounting degree preferable
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) part qualified with only a few exams left to take
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us.
Our benefits include:
* Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive.
* Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events.
* Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning.
* Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day.
* Personal benefits: a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover.
* Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, access to health apps and more.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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