• Location: Chelmsford, with hybrid working
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance are working with our client in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Tax Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in promoting a culture of robust tax compliance and will have the opportunity to learn about new areas of tax, both in the UK and internationally.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Draft monthly UK and non-UK VAT returns in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance, while proactively identifying any possible process or risk issues and suggesting solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork for imports and exports for VAT and customs.
• Monitor and reconcile all tax-related General Ledger (G/L) account codes.
• Administer and monitor external tax advisor fees.
• Ensure that the tax compliance tracker is up to date.
• Draft the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
• Handle involvement with employee taxes as required.
• Manage overseas Withholding Tax (WHT) including Certificate of Residence requests.
• Deputise for the Group Tax Manager as required.
• Assist with General Ledger Code (G/L code) analysis and corporation tax compliance.
• Address ad hoc tax-related queries resulting from the group’s changing operations.
• Prepare and post journals as part of month-end procedures.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved.
• Maintain monthly schedules and reconcile reports to support ledger balances in preparation for audits.
• Support the financial reporting team during audit work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in preparing VAT returns.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter who sees things through to conclusion.
• Excellent team player who shares knowledge and experience to build knowledge transfer throughout the department.
• An interest in learning more about tax and VAT legislation and rules (UK and non-UK).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with import and export procedures would be beneficial but not essential
• Multi-currency experience.
• Knowledge of IFS and/or Sage accounting software.

If you have strong tax experience within a corporate environment and are looking for a new challenge, please apply now for more information.