Group Tax Accountant

Overview

Ascent Recruitment is pleased to exclusively support a fantastic Wilmslow-based business in the search for a Group Tax Accountant.

This is a broad and visible role within Group Finance, supporting the business across both direct and indirect tax. You'll play a key part in ensuring tax compliance obligations are met, supporting statutory reporting, and helping to strengthen and improve the Group's tax control environment.

This role would suit either a qualified, or part qualified 1st time mover from practice or someone with industry experience in corporate tax and an interest in developing broader exposure across VAT and group tax matters.

• Corporation tax compliance across the Group
• Preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns
• Preparation of UK VAT returns
• Tax disclosures for Group and subsidiary statutory accounts (IFRS)
• Supporting and improving the Group's tax control environment
• Maintaining supporting documentation and controls
• Supporting the wider business with ad-hoc tax queries and projects

• Experience in tax, or audit/finance with tax exposure (practice or industry)
• Some understanding of corporate tax and corporation tax returns
• VAT experience beneficial but not essential
• Experience supporting statutory accounts and tax disclosures (IFRS preferred)
• Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across the business
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and keen to improve processes
• CTA, ACA, ACCA (or equivalent), ATT qualified or part-qualified

• Up to £55,000
• 10% bonus
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• 29 days holiday, plus bank
• Good pension contribution

If you are interested, apply now for a quick response