Group Management Accountant - Tax and Payroll in Milton Keynes

We are currently recruiting for a Group Management Accountant - Tax and Payroll to join a well-established global organisation on a remote basis. The role will be 100% remote, full time hours Monday to Friday. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Accountant with strong expertise in payroll accounting and tax compliance. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining financial records related to employee compensation, and managing all tax-related obligations in line with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Accounting
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts (wages, deductions, benefits, accruals)
  • Review and validate payroll reports, journals, and postings
  • Ensure proper accounting treatment of bonuses, commissions, pensions, and benefits
  • Liaise with HR and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Tax Accounting & Compliance
  • Prepare and file statutory tax returns (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance, VAT, corporation tax support)
  • Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations
  • Manage payroll-related taxes, including employee deductions and employer contributions
  • Assist in tax audits and respond to queries from tax authorities
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business
  • Support tax provisioning and reporting for financial statements
• Financial Accounting
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP as applicable)
• Controls & Compliance
  • Strengthen internal controls around payroll and tax processes
  • Ensure data confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws
  • Support internal and external audits

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Part Qualified to Qualified - Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 3-6+ years of experience in financial accounting
• Proven experience in payroll accounting and tax compliance
• Experience working with payroll systems and ERP software

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory deductions
• Solid understanding of tax regulations and reporting requirements
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience in a multinational environment
• Familiarity with outsourced payroll providers
• Knowledge of automation tools in finance

This will be a temporary position initially; however, there is scope for the role to become permanent after a minimum period of 3 months.

The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment include:

• A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role.
• Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
• As a temporary candidate, you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
• Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate.
• A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work.
• Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region.
• Gain insight into a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.