Tax Accountant - Manchester / Hybrid, to £50k

Our client seeks a talented Tax Accountant to join their business team.

The company has a strong, values-led culture, which places their customers, colleagues and community at the heart of all they do. The successful candidate will have the technical expertise as well as the openness, curiosity and integrity that is integral to this company’s vision.

In this role you will make an impact in the following ways:

You will be working with the Head of Tax & Shared Services, who look to continuously improve their processes. You will deliver a range of tax compliance and advisory services across all taxes and will have the opportunity to assist the wider business on ad hoc tax matters and projects.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Prepare UK Corporation Tax and VAT returns, overseeing the preparation of overseas tax returns and related disclosures.
• Complete internal monthly tax reporting; calculation of statutory tax accounting positions and disclosures for group and subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare the annual Corporation Tax returns using tax software (OneSource) and related transfer pricing / BEPS documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of overseas Corporation Tax and VAT returns prepared by external advisors.
• Complete current and deferred tax charge calculations and related year end tax disclosures for the group’s financial statements.
• Prepare Group VAT returns, incorporating calculations aligned to our Retail Scheme, Partial Exemption and VAT Bad Debt Relief methodologies.
• Complete period end processes and monthly reporting for Tax, including VAT calculations, balance sheet reconciliations and tracking progress on external tax engagements.
• Critically review existing tax processes, adopting a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain accurate tax cash flow forecasting and assist in preparation of tax forecasts and budgets for FP&A colleagues.
• Liaison with HMRC, statutory auditors and external advisors with support from the Head of Tax & Shared Services.
• Assist the Head of Tax & Treasury with the maintenance of the group’s tax governance and control processes including updating the Tax Strategy, Risk Register and SAO processes and developing the tax risk framework.
• Assist the Head of Tax & Shared Services with the identification of potential tax risks and opportunities and provision of tax advice to the business.
• Act as an ambassador for Finance and Tax, proactively developing internal and external networks with relevant stakeholders to improve your knowledge and experience.

To be successful in this role you will need:
• Experience with business tax compliance, including preparation of Corporation Tax and VAT returns.
• Knowledge of relevant Corporation Tax and VAT issues, with particular experience of external audit requirements.
• Experience of tax accounting and disclosures for consolidated groups.
• Excellent data management and processing skills.
• The desire to build relationships, learn and develop.
• Fully or part-qualified accountant.
• +3yrs relevant experience
• Experience of using Oracle Cloud, Corporation Tax software (OneSource / Alphatax) and VAT MTD knowledge beneficial, but not a requirement.

The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent benefits package and from working within a diverse and inclusive workforce with opportunity for hybrid working.