At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial statements, tax calculations, and compliance with UK regulations.
- Company: Dynamic firm in Liverpool offering a hybrid work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and process improvement.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact in the world of finance and taxation.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience in accounting and UK taxation.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for UK entities.
- Assist with period-end and year-end close activities.
- Ensure accounting records comply with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Work closely with the wider statutory accounting team to maintain a high standard of financial reporting.
- Corporate Tax
- Prepare and review corporate tax calculations and returns in collaboration with external advisors.
- Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions.
- Calculate and post current and deferred tax provisions.
- Support tax forecasting and effective tax rate analysis.
- Manage group relief calculations and related tax adjustments.
- Assist with Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) compliance.
- Coordinate and support Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) claims.
- Support PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) and other UK tax reporting obligations.
- Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess impacts on the business.
- VAT & indirect tax
- Prepare and review VAT returns and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with UK VAT regulations and reporting requirements.
- Support VAT audits and respond to queries from advisors and tax authorities.
- Preparation and follow up for indirect tax.
- Audit & Compliance
- Act as a key contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
- Prepare audit support schedules and respond to audit queries.
- Review tax computations prepared by external advisors.
- Ensure all statutory and tax filing deadlines are met.
- Support internal control and compliance initiatives.
- Team Support & Development
- Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to two members of the statutory accounting team.
- Contribute to process improvements, standardisation, and automation initiatives.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
- Strong background in both accounting and UK taxation.
- Experience with corporate tax compliance and tax provisioning.
- Good understanding of deferred tax accounting.
- Experience preparing or reviewing VAT returns.
- Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.
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Analyst, Tax in Liverpool employer: Avient Corporation
Avient Corporation is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member's contribution is valued. Located in a vibrant area, our facility provides a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in chemical production.
We think you need these skills to ace Analyst, Tax in Liverpool
Statutory Financial Statements Preparation
Corporate Tax Calculations
Tax Compliance
UK VAT Regulations
Audit Support
Internal Control Initiatives
Analytical Skills
