Tax Accountant

As a Tax Accountant in the manufacturing/pharamceutical industry based in Sittingbourne, you'll handle tax compliance and reporting to help the business stay on track with its financial obligations. Your role will involve ensuring accuracy in tax filings and providing valuable insights to support decision-making.

• Prepare, review and submit UK corporation tax computations, returns and related tax provisions for statutory reporting
• Manage corporate tax compliance, including deferred tax calculations, disclosures and emerging tax requirements
• Support HMRC enquiries, audits and information requests, coordinating responses and analysis
• Deliver VAT compliance activities, including returns, audits and HMRC interactions
• Provide VAT and indirect tax advice on business transactions, new activities and routes to market
• Identify, assess and help manage tax risks and opportunities across corporate and indirect taxes
• Provide tax support for transactions, restructurings, integrations, audits and business change projects
• Ensure accurate tax reporting and controls, supporting transfer pricing, process improvement, automation and AI-enabled efficiencies.

• ACCA/ACA/CTA/ATT qualified (or close to qualification)
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax computations, returns and related compliance activities
• Knowledge of tax accounting, deferred tax and/or VAT compliance requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g SAP), advanced Excel and tax compliance software (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative and commercially aware, able to work effectively with finance and wider business teams
• Professional, proactive and committed to continuous improvement, innovation, automation and high-quality standards.

• Highly competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• PMI
• 25 days leave (+ bank holidays)
• Pension contribution up to a maximum of 12% (6% employee)
• Hybrid working