Tax Accountant

About the Business

An exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join a large, established services business in Birmingham, offering hybrid working and a supportive management environment. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong VAT and compliance experience who is looking to build their career within a complex, well-structured organisation.

Main Duties:

As a Tax Accountant, your main duties include:

• Prepare and review VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and parts of Europe, ensuring accuracy, timely submission and compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate the data required for the annual PSA return, working closely with expense processes to identify and capture relevant staff costs correctly.
• Work alongside the wider tax function to provide analysis and reporting that supports the annual corporation tax computation, including identifying unusual or one-off items for discussion.
• Contribute to discussions around tax-related cash flows, working with treasury stakeholders where required.
• Maintain clear and robust documentation of tax processes and controls, supporting the ongoing operation of the tax risk and control framework and compliance with Senior Accounting Officer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, improve efficiency and support automation or system enhancements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing tax documentation and providing clear explanations as needed.
• Work closely with finance teams, commercial colleagues and external bodies to resolve tax queries and ensure transactions are treated accurately and consistently.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess potential impacts on the business and support the implementation of any required changes to remain compliant.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is based in Birmingham, offering modern, high-quality offices and a hybrid working model that supports a healthy work–life balance. You’ll be part of a collaborative, professional culture with approachable and supportive managers, where people are encouraged to develop and work together within a stable, well-run organisation.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong tax and finance knowledge.
• Experience in tax accounting and compliance within a large or complex organisation, with solid VAT exposure.
• Good understanding of UK tax legislation, corporate tax principles and tax reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working across teams and explaining technical matters clearly.

Why Join the business

• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Supportive, approachable managers with a collaborative working style.
• Opportunity to work within a large, successful and well-established organisation.
• Professional, well-resourced environment with scope for development and progression.

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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