Tax Accountant

Job Description

Tax Accountant - Healthcare Organisation - Watford - Circa £45k-£55k plus benefits packageRobert Walters are hiring for a Tax Accountant for a leading healthcare company based in Watford, but supporting 2 or 3 days per week remote workingThis is a permanent full-time role paying circa £45k-£55k plus benefits package.Working closely with the Head of Tax, finance colleagues and external tax advisors, the Tax Accountant is responsible supporting on all the different tax affairs of this UK business, and for supporting a number of streams within the finance functionThis includes a mix direct tax and indirect tax matters, with a bias towards VAT/Indirect tax - There will be a variety of work across compliance, tax advisory and tax project work.Responsibilities include:VAT

• Responsible for day to day administration of all UK VAT compliance

• Prepare the UK VAT returns on a quarterly basis using the EY VAT tool GVRT.

• Prepare VAT registrations for new acquisitions.

• Provide support for adhoc VAT enquiries.

Corporate Tax

• Support the Head of Tax and Treasury with the implementation of Alphatax.

• Support the Head of Tax and Treasury with the preparation of the UK corporate tax computations

• Support the Head of Tax and Treasury with Corporate Tax enquiries.

• Other adhoc corporate tax matters as they arise.

Tax Risk Management

• Support the Head of Tax and Treasury with SAO and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) process and controls documentation and testing across all taxes.

• Partner effectively with HR, IT, integrations & CFO Team and DODs to ensure appropriate flow of data and reporting.

• Manage the development, testing, and implementation of new or modified system changes to meet shifting requirements; keeps current on tax legislation and technologies.

• Preparation and submission of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reporting.

• Preparation and submission of the Branch Partnership Tax returns using Alphatax and correspondence with HMRC.

Finance Support

• Collaborate with RTR Manager on monthly closing with Business Control & Peer input, in line with the central timetable

• Ensure month end close processes are planned to support WD4 reporting and facilitate clear variance reporting against forecast and budget, and prior periods.

• Ensure that variance analysis on monthly balance sheet movements is supported with appropriate commentary

• Liaise with the Stream Leads to ensure all finance and commercial activities in the Divisions & Support Centre and business groups comply with the effective application of agreed Corporate Accounting Policy, and Governance Systems

• Coordinate with the Head of Tax and Treasury and Group Financial Controller in respect of supporting all External Audit requirements

• Define and execute SOX planning program, implement program and ensure all documentation supporting primary controls are operational and without risk of deficiency

• Identify and implement process improvements to continually balance efficiency and improve service to the front-line business.

Because the role is biased towards VAT / Indirect tax, this is a great opportunity for someone with VAT experience who is looking to broaden out, and to develop their experience in direct tax and broader finance work.However it would equally suit someone from a broad finance background with an interest in taxation who is looking to start on the path to Tax Manager / Tax Director in the future.The company are willing to consider candidates who are recently qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / CTA / ICAS).This is a broad tax role with a fantastic business, and a position that offers fantastic development/progression as well as a strong work-life balance,Apply now to find out more!Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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Tax VAT Accountant