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Tax Accountant

Basingstoke Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a diligent Tax Accountant, ready to use their expertise in tax to ensure our client's financial operations remain above board. The ideal candidate will be adept in tax regulation, personal tax, compliance, and strategic tax planning.
  • Highly inclusive and supportive culture
  • Healthy work-life balance with career development

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the professional services sector. Boasting an impressive national presence, they are renowned for their steadfast dedication to providing top-tier services to their vast array of clients. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning, they foster an environment where individuals can thrive and excel.

Job Description

  • Provide tax compliance services to the partners; preparation of personal tax returns for review by the Head of Tax and Compliance; computation of taxes due and dealing with any personal tax related issues, queries, including splitting liabilities, preparing banking instructions and supporting schedules in relation to payments
  • Preparation of partners' tax return database, including reconciliation of the tax liability position to individual tax returns, to record the progress and status of tax returns
  • Assistance with the bi-annual tax payments to HMRC
  • Contacting HMRC regarding partners' tax affairs, making the disclosure and assisting with enquiries
  • Engaging in tax discussions with newly appointed partners and meetings/explanations for retiring partners
  • Assistance with the preparation of the partnership tax computations and corporation tax return review for the operating businesses
  • Be a subject matter expert / liaison point on up-to-date legislation, advising on ad-hoc tax related queries, eg withholding tax, employment tax and VAT queries.
  • Assistance with PSA calculation such as analysis of expenses
  • Assistance with VAT returns for the UK entities, review transactions to ensure VAT is accurately applied and claimed
  • Review and ensure the firm complies with IR35 regulations.
  • To undertake any specific training when required and overall responsibility towards self-development



The Successful Applicant

A successful Tax Accountant should have:

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CTA, ATT)
  • In depth understanding of personal tax with a willingness to explore other areas of tax
  • Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly organised, hands-on individual
  • Experience using CCH, IRIS tax software and good working knowledge of Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
  • Maintain an up-to-date technical knowledge on relevant tax matters
  • High levels of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Flexible and willing to undertake ad hoc projects and duties within the Finance team.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range as well as attractive company benefits and a flexible hybrid working policy
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company
  • A supportive and collaborative work culture



If you are a Tax Accountant looking for a challenging role in a large organisation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in the professional services sector.

Contact
Chris Tonkiss
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6725202
Phone number
+441189337034

Job summary

Job function
Tax
Subsector
Tax
Sector
Business Services
Location
Basingstoke
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Tonkiss
Consultant phone
+441189337034
Job reference
JN-042025-6725202