Group Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax)

Job Overview

About the BMA Group

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.

Beyond national representation, the BMA Group (through the BMJ) is expanding its international reach by supporting global health initiatives. Through these efforts, the BMA continues to influence healthcare policy both within the UK and globally.

About the role

We’re looking for a Group Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax) to join our Finance team. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the BMA Group (BMA and BMJPG) properly accounts for VAT and meets their statutory return, including overseas equivalents. They will ensure that tax is correctly calculated, accounted for and paid at the correct time.

Responsibilities

• Submitting accurate and timely statutory VAT returns (and international equivalents) for the Group
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis
• Undertaking annual reviews of the VAT position, including any exemptions applied during the year and to recommend any necessary adjustments
• Proactively ensuring that the finance systems and internal processes across the Group are compliant with the required tax legislation and remain alert to any future changes.
• Proactively managing the relationship with external advisors and HMRC
• Liaising with Group Auditors, providing support and information for financial audits, preparation of financial statements and other requests
• Compiling and communicating appropriate tax guidance and training wherever needed within the group
• Organising and leading quarterly group meetings.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB accountant with significant experience in VAT within a commercial organisation.
• Previous experience of working in a VAT environment or indirect tax compliance role.
• Knowledge of applying VAT law and how it affects trade unions and corporations.
• IT literate with intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK, EU and rest of world indirect tax compliance issues.
• Relationship building skills – able to deal with people at all levels.
• Effective planning and organisation skills – able to work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills – both written & verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of accuracy with excellent numeracy skills and data analysis skills.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including :

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law – discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing / conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development / training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.