Group Tax and Reporting Accountant | Part time - Burger King Whopper Support in City of Westminster

Burger King UK is growing - fast. With new restaurants opening across the country and bold ambitions for the years ahead, we’re building the finance capability that will help power that growth. To support this, we’re looking for a Group Tax & Reporting Accountant to join us on a part‑time basis, three days per week. This is a brand‑new role with real ownership, visibility and impact. You’ll be the go‑to expert for all things tax and statutory reporting, ensuring we stay compliant, efficient and ready for the next stage of our journey. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment where pace, precision and problem‑solving matter, you’ll feel right at home.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver accurate, timely and compliant tax and reporting outputs across the Group.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance, external advisors and internal stakeholders, you’ll ensure our financial foundations are rock‑solid.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the preparation and submission of all UK corporate tax returns, including computations, disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Managing VAT, PAYE and other indirect tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
• Acting as the primary contact for HMRC, managing queries, audits and correspondence.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.
• Coordinating with external auditors and managing the year‑end audit process.
• Preparing technical accounting papers and supporting the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Maintaining and improving internal controls across tax and reporting processes.
• Providing tax advice on business initiatives, new restaurant openings and commercial projects.
• Supporting cashflow forecasting and tax‑related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk and improve efficiency across the finance function.

This is a role where you’ll need to be organised, detail‑driven and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in corporate tax and statutory reporting, ideally within a multi‑entity or group environment.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Solid technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and UK GAAP.
• Experience managing tax compliance cycles and statutory accounts preparation.
• Confidence working with auditors, advisors and HMRC.
• Excellent analytical skills and a meticulous approach to accuracy.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and build strong relationships across the business.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the drive to improve processes and add value.
• High levels of ownership, accountability and professional curiosity.

Most importantly, you bring energy, integrity and the desire to make a meaningful impact in a growing business.

Benefits:

• Up to 15% annual bonus, based on business profit and personal performance.
• Private medical insurance for yourself with BUPA.
• THRIVE at BK - our internal learning platform to put you in control of your development.
• Life insurance at four times base salary.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays - pro rata).
• Buy up to five additional days annual leave.
• WHOPPERCON - our annual business conference with overnight stay, dinner and dancing!
• Hundreds of retail discounts from brands you want to use.
• 70% off food and drink for you and up to five of your friends and family.
• £1,000 referral bonus when your friends join us in management.
• Stream - access your pay when you need it, not just on payday.
• 10% off a national gym chain.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it.
• Pension scheme to help build your future.

And it’s not just us saying it’s a great place to work. We’ve been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026 and 2025, with employee engagement scores 6% higher than the industry average. That means our people feel heard, supported and set up to succeed - and we work hard to keep it that way.