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Interim Senior Tax Accountant

Reading Temporary £400 - £480 per day View Job Description
We are seeking an efficient and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join a thriving FMCG department. We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Interim with a robust financial reporting background and tax experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting on tax-related and monthly reporting tasks, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements and automation.
  • Day rate role with household name brand business
  • High levels of flexibility with one day per week in the office!

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation that operates globally within the FMCG industry. Renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, they are a leader in their field, providing products and services to a diverse range of consumers and businesses.

Job Description

VAT:

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns for both Ireland and UK submissions.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations of all VAT accounts for the UK and Ireland.
  • Create reconciliation templates for monthly VAT returns, including the training and development of staff on VAT-related matters.
  • Participate in the migration of VAT submissions to new MTD software.
  • Prepare VAT forecast versus actuals for cash flow forecasts.



Corporate Reporting:

  • Prepare current and deferred tax monthly calculations and journals.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for the UK and Ireland.
  • Review and explain current and deferred tax movements for monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Support on the group effective tax rate exercise (forecasting/actuals vs forecast analysis)



Corporation Tax:

Support on:

  • Preparation of the tax note for statutory accounts.
  • Analysis of fixed asset acquisitions for capital allowance (including SBA's) claims.
  • Analysis of P&L expenditure for corporation tax returns.
  • CIR calculations and GPA allocations.
  • Group loss relief allocation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Tax Accountant should have:

· Proven experience in a tax and compliance role, with a strong financial reporting background.

· Knowledge of UK and Ireland tax regulations and compliance requirements.

· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and mentor team members.

· Proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements.

· Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during month-end reporting periods.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of £450 per day, with an estimated range between £405 and £495.
  • The opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation in the FMCG industry.
  • A supportive work environment that encourages development and recognises achievements.
  • The opportunity to work in Reading, a vibrant city with excellent transport links.



If you're looking for a rewarding and challenging role within the FMCG industry and believe you meet the criteria for the Tax Accountant role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our team in Reading.

Contact
Becca Thorley
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6649312
Phone number
+44 118 955 9069

Job summary

Job function
Tax
Subsector
Tax In House
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Reading
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Becca Thorley
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9069
Job reference
JN-012025-6649312