Tax Accountant, Southampton, up to £60k plus bonus.
About the opportunity
We’re delighted to be supporting a dynamic, global organisation with their recruitment of a proactive and detail-orientated Tax Accountant on an exclusive basis. Reporting to a forward-thinking Group Tax Manager and forming part of the wider global finance team; you’ll support corporate tax obligations, provide insight into the tax implications of new business activities, and offer support for insurance and membership functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare UK Corporation Tax computations.
- Assist with year-end tax reporting packs and disclosures.
- Reconcile tax-sensitive accounts and capital allowance claims.
VAT & Employment Taxes
- Prepare monthly VAT returns for UK and overseas jurisdictions.
- Support PAYE Settlement Agreement submissions and Short-Term Business Visitor reporting.
Business Development Support
- Review tax clauses and rates in project proposals.
- Coordinate tax input for secondment-related activities.
Insurance & Membership Administration
- Provide year-round support for insurance matters and renewals.
- Assist with membership subscription calculations and invoice preparation.
Process Improvement & Ad-hoc Reporting
- Maintain and enhance tax processes and documentation.
- Respond to requests from external bodies such as the Office for National Statistics
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a capable and motivated individual with a strong foundation in tax and finance, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
Essential Skills, Experience & Attributes
- Ideally a fully qualified member of a recognised taxation institute such as ATT or CIOT.
- Or if not, membership of a recognised accountancy body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA), if significant tax experience is held in lieu of a tax qualification.
- Solid understanding of UK Corporate Tax and VAT, with awareness of international tax types.
- Experience working within a tax team, either in practice or industry
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively with minimal supervision.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and convincing documentation alongside solid interpersonal and business partnering skills - working constructively and collaboratively across departments.
- Self-reliant and capable of managing tasks with minimal oversight.
- Versatile and pragmatic, able to respond effectively to unplanned situations.
 This role offers 10% non-contributory pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% bonus, hybrid working plus private healthcare.
If you are interested in taking your tax career to the next level, please do apply for immediate consideration.
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