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Group Tax Accountant
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 62,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Group Senior Tax Accountant
Large Utilities Group
Location: Cambridgeshire - Office attendance required only once every 2 weeks
Tax team of 3 - This role reports into group tax manager and whilst does not have direct management responsibility will review work of tax accountant.
This role is pivotal in managing the corporation tax affairs of the group and supporting the Group Tax Manager. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with corporate tax legislation, oversee external reporting of the group's tax position, minimise UK tax liability, and forecast future tax liabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Group Compliance (30%)
Prepare and agree tax computation timetable and work schedules for Tax accountant to ensure all computations are submitted within HMRC statutory limits
Ensure timetable compliance and statutory deadlines are met
Reply to all HMRC correspondence on corporate tax matters
Negotiate with HMRC to ensure agreement of tax computations
Implement new tax compliance tools and proceduresExternal Group Reporting (30%)
Agree the half year and year-end tax charge with auditors for both the group and individual companies
Monitor and record the balance sheet position for every UK company in the group
Arrange payments to HMRC and between group companies
Ensure that the group completes SAO returns and is compliant in tax disclosures
Prepare annual Pillar 2 and Country by Country reportsGroup Tax Minimisation (20%)
Ensure all claims and elections are submitted to minimise tax liabilities
Review all computations prepared by the tax accountant for potential tax reduction, prior to submission
Advise on capital allowances, to identify areas that can be maximised and implement procedures to do so
Investigate, assess and recommend tax planning opportunities
Investigate and assess the tax efficiency of mergers and acquisitionsForecasting Future Tax Liabilities (20%)
Forecast the tax liabilities for the whole group for inclusion in Board reports
Reconcile tax charges and payments in Shareholder Model and Regulatory model to Group tax Model
Undertake a review of the Group Tax Models
Manage the unknowns that surface both during the year and at year-end to ensure that targets set by the Board are achieved
Essential Requirements
Chartered Tax Adviser qualification or relevant industry experience
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Corporate Tax
Strong knowledge of finance systems and spreadsheet/database skills
Analytical ability to handle and interpret financial data with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
Benefits Package
As a valued employee you'll be entitled to: Competitive pension scheme (Company double-matches your contributions up to 6%), Personal private health care, Annual bonus scheme, Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community, 26 days leave rising with service + Bank Holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion, Life Cover at 8x your salary, Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary, Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell, Great benefits including 20% off new mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme, Free parking at all offices and sites, Excellent family friendly policies such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave as well as 4 weeks paternity/partner pay, and opportunity for shared parental pay.
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