Full job descriptionREED are excited to be working with a professional service industry firm based near Gillingham recruiting a Tax Accountant for a leading company. With an opportunity to progress to Director level this is a career potential role. Please see below
Tax Accountant - Salary - Competitive and DOE
Gillingham area / Full Time
Office based, potential for hybrid after 3 month probationary
We are seeking an ambitious qualified accountant and/or chartered tax advisor to join our dynamic finance team as a Tax Advisor/Accountant. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of tax-focused tasks and to develop into a senior managerial position, overseeing the operations of our office.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Collaborate closely with finance professionals to deliver tax-focused work.
*Take responsibility for the oversight and development of our Tax Assistant and the implementation of MTD for Income Tax from April 2027.
*Conduct tax-focused management reviews of all financial information produced, including management accounts, VAT returns, budgets, forecasts, and year-end financial statements.
*Prepare and review financial information for UK Trusts and assist in the preparation of personal and trust tax returns, computations, and IHT returns for lifetime gifts.
*Assist in investment planning to utilise available EIS and SEIS reliefs.
*Ensure compliance with UK tax regulations and liaise with tax advisers in various countries to ensure international compliance.
*Work closely with the Head of Tax on the delivery of our tax compliance and reporting programme.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*At least three years of relevant experience within a practice or tax environment.
*A genuine passion for tax work and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
*Excellent administration and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workstreams while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
*Integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
*Excellent IT skills and a commitment to maintaining CPD.
*Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits:
*No requirement to complete timesheets.
*Attractive salary with a guaranteed annual review.
*10% employer pension contribution with an option for additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Individual health coverage and life insurance (4x gross salary).
*Payment of annual professional membership subscription.
*Commitment to ongoing CPD.
*Flexible work-from-home options post-training/probationary period.
*Cycle to work and electric car benefit schemes.
*Free car parking.