Financial Reporting & Tax Accountant

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and growing business based near Dorchester to recruit a Financial Reporting & Tax Accountant.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant looking to broaden their technical expertise across statutory reporting, tax compliance and financial governance. Whether you're making your first move from practice or already have experience within industry, this role offers genuine career development and exposure to a wide variety of technical accounting matters.

What you'll be doing
As the Financial Reporting & Tax Accountant, you'll be involved in a diverse range of responsibilities including:

• Preparing annual statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures.
• Assisting with year-end audit activities and liaising with external auditors.
• Supporting corporation tax computations and tax reporting processes.
• Managing VAT returns and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Assisting with PAYE and employment tax obligations, including annual reporting requirements.
• Working alongside external tax advisers on technical tax matters.
• Monitoring changes in accounting standards and tax legislation, assessing the potential impact on the business.
• Supporting Companies House filing requirements and statutory deadlines.
• Assisting with regulatory reporting, including Gender Pay Gap reporting and other compliance submissions.
• Maintaining tax governance documentation, risk registers and internal controls.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be in the final stages of qualification).
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting knowledge.
• A good understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Previous exposure to one or more areas of tax, including Corporation Tax, VAT or PAYE.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research technical accounting issues.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to explain complex financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to continue developing technical expertise.

Experience gained within audit, practice or financial reporting would be highly advantageous.
The company offers flexible working arrangements, including consideration for part-time or condensed hours, alongside a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.