Job Description
* Location: Chelmsford, with hybrid working
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed Finance are working with our client in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Tax Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in promoting a culture of robust tax compliance and will have the opportunity to learn about new areas of tax, both in the UK and internationally.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Draft monthly UK and non-UK VAT returns in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance, while proactively identifying any possible process or risk issues and suggesting solutions.
* Maintain up-to-date paperwork for imports and exports for VAT and customs.
* Monitor and reconcile all tax-related General Ledger (G/L) account codes.
* Administer and monitor external tax advisor fees.
* Ensure that the tax compliance tracker is up to date.
* Draft the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
* Handle involvement with employee taxes as required.
* Manage overseas Withholding Tax (WHT) including Certificate of Residence requests.
* Deputise for the Group Tax Manager as required.
* Assist with General Ledger Code (G/L code) analysis and corporation tax compliance.
* Address ad hoc tax-related queries resulting from the group’s changing operations.
* Prepare and post journals as part of month-end procedures.
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved.
* Maintain monthly schedules and reconcile reports to support ledger balances in preparation for audits.
* Support the financial reporting team during audit work.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in preparing VAT returns.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Proactive self-starter who sees things through to conclusion.
* Excellent team player who shares knowledge and experience to build knowledge transfer throughout the department.
* An interest in learning more about tax and VAT legislation and rules (UK and non-UK).
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with import and export procedures would be beneficial but not essential
* Multi-currency experience.
* Knowledge of IFS and/or Sage accounting software.
If you have strong tax experience within a corporate environment and are looking for a new challenge, please apply now for more information.