Tax Accountant – Hampshire
Up to c£55,000 + benefits
Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week onsite in Hampshire
Venture Recruitment Partners are proud to have partnered with a purpose-driven, highly regulated organisation to recruit a Tax Accountant into their Group Finance team in Andover. This is a pivotal role within the tax function, reporting directly to the Group Tax Manager, and offering genuine exposure across a complex, multi-entity group.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong tax professional who enjoys being hands-on, values high-quality reporting and controls, and wants to work in an environment where tax is seen as a strategic enabler rather than a back-office necessity. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation, making this an exciting time to join and make a real impact.
The Role
As Tax Accountant, you’ll play a central role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant tax reporting across the group, supporting both statutory and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include:
*Preparation of draft tax reporting, returns and payments across:
o Corporation Tax (including quarterly CT and deferred tax forecasts)
o VAT
o Insurance Premium Tax (IPT)
o Payroll and employment taxes
*Ensuring tax reporting for all legal entities is accurate, robust and fully compliant with HMRC legislation
*Supporting regulatory tax obligations, including Solvency II and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) requirements
*Acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day tax queries across Finance, HR and the wider business
*Providing employment tax support and advice, working closely with HR on contracts and policy compliance
*Supporting tax audits and HMRC compliance visits, liaising with external auditors and advisors
*Maintaining high-quality tax data, controls and reconciliations within ERP and tax systems (e.g. D365, Alpha Tax or similar)
*Preparing tax calculations and contributing to stress testing and effective tax rate optimisation
*Supporting in-house tax training and helping manage tax risk in line with the group’s risk appetite
About You
This role would suit someone who:
*Is CCAB qualified (ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent) with strong UK tax compliance experience
*Has solid knowledge of UK direct and indirect taxes, including Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and ideally IPT
*Has experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. financial services, insurance, healthcare or similar)
*Are comfortable preparing tax returns, forecasts and reconciliations within complex or group structures
*Has experience working with ERP systems and tax reporting tools (D365 or equivalent)
*Can confidently communicate tax matters to non-finance stakeholders and build trusted working relationships
*Is proactive, detail-focused and able to balance compliance with commercial objectives
Experience of Solvency II, FCA/FSA environments and IPT is highly desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary up to c£55,000, depending on experience
*Hybrid working with flexibility (minimum 2 days per week in the Hampshire head office)
*A role with genuine breadth, ownership and visibility
*Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, regulated tax matters
*A supportive, values-led culture with a strong focus on collaboration, learning and professional development
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical tax expertise with real business impact in a forward-thinking, purpose-led organisation, this is an opportunity well worth exploring - Apply now or contact for a confidential discussion.